H&S Officer

H&S Officer

We are looking for a Health & Safety Officer to join our team as we continue with our expansion. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who will thrive in a fast-paced environment encompassing a range of manufacturing and office departments.

You will be responsible for:

·       Competently completing Site Risk Assessments and action any resulting requirements;

·       Development of safe working practices and policies and implementation of procedures as required throughout all areas of the business;

·       Conducting internal site audits and report on findings and manage issue log through to completion;

·       Investigating accidents, near misses and any other incidents, establish a root cause and implement new procedures as may be required;

·       Identifying areas where certification is required to meet standards in accordance with current and future legislation and arrange such certification as required;

·       Undertaking action plans to ensure continuing and sustained compliance with current legislation and ensure the company is compliant at all times;

·       Recommending and implementing control measures and advice on standards of PPE issued to employees including maintenance of stock levels;

·       Organising and conducting relevant health & safety training for staff as required, including first aid and fire safety;

·       Maintaining the first aid areas of the business including accurate record keeping and maintenance of sufficient stock levels;

·       Managing the Company’s Occupational Health provision and be respectful of associated confidential information often of a sensitive nature;

·       Undertaking quarterly H&S Committee meetings with internal department representatives;

·       Attending and actively participating in external industry H&S Committee meetings;

·       Completing Health & Safety inductions for employees new to the company;

·       Liaising with the Factory Manager to establish contractor health & safety procedures.

The successful candidate will:

·        Possess a current NEBOSH Certificate in Health & Safety Management;

·        Have previous experience in a H&S role in motorsport or manufacturing environment;

·        Be trained, experienced and competent to confidently carry out Site Risk Assessments and have the ability to identify any resulting action that is required;

·        Have previous experience of training colleagues in H&S Policies and Procedures;

·        Have a thorough and accurate attention to detail combined with excellent written and oral communication skills;

·        Demonstrate a proven ability to achieve targets within defined timeframes;

·        Have a flexible attitude to hours of work and be available for some out-of-hours working as and when required;

·        Be a strong team player and play a key role in contributing to a positive and healthy team environment;

·        Be confident to work independently, at times under minimum levels of supervision, and be confident in making strong decisions;

·        Conduct yourself professionally at all times and maintain confidentiality in matters involving safety investigations and occupational health;

·        Possess solid computer literacy skills.