We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to develop, implement, and oversee health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all our employees. This role will involve regular risk assessments, training, and compliance monitoring to minimize health and safety risks in both field operations and office settings.
This is a new role with an opportunity to make it your own, the status quo and established process are to be challenged, supported by a renewed focus on building a zero-harm culture.
We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who is not afraid of a challenge and ready to roll up their sleeves and engage and interact with the field-based teams.
Who are we?
Banham is a family-owned; family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout the Southeast of England offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security.? Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our five core values: Family, Pride, Trust, Leadership, and Making a Difference. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head up our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years.
What can you bring to Banham?
Your experience working within a similar role alongside your understanding of health and safety policies and procedures will enable you to:
- Develop and implement policies ensuring best practices are followed and adhered to at all times.
- Undertake risk assessments, identifying any hazards or risks, and implementing new processes and procedures whilst continuously monitoring these.
- Design and deliver health and safety training for inductions, and holding regular refresher courses, to promote a culture of safety through awareness campaigns, workshops, and continuous education.
- Lead on investigations relating to health and safety, near misses and accidents, preparing detailed reports with root cause and recommended corrective actions.
- Keep up to date with current health and safety legislation ensuring company compliance.
- Conduct regular Site Inspections.
- Develop emergency response plans and conduct regular drills.
- Maintain accurate records such as training logs and incident reports
- Support with audits and compliance checks by ensuring documentation is easily accessible.
- Promote occupational health and well being initiatives.
What will you get in return?
You will be entitled to a highly competitive salary and a great range of benefits including:
- An employee assistance program (EAP). EAP gives our employees access to a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems, which could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. This benefit also extends to your family (available from the first day of employment)
- Hybrid working (3 days working from the office, 2 days working from home)
- Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered, including personal attacks and sport-related injuries
- Subsidised Private Medical Cover after 12 months of service
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
- Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan
- Cycle to work & Tech scheme
- Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies)
- Company equipment tailored to your role (laptop, mobile, additional screens, company van)
- Up to 50% off Banham products
- Banham Social Events
- Employee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizes
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme earning up to £500 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)
- Enhanced Sick Pay for absence related to COVID-19
- Charity events throughout the year – Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010 over £13 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden.
If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfill our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest.
Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to its team members and applicants without regard for their sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by law.
We welcome diversity and provide equal opportunities to applicants, based on experience, talent, and qualification for the job.