Health And Safety Officer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £30000 – £35000/annum + Company Car
What will you be doing as our Health and Safety Officer:
* Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health
* Maintain existing Health & Safety policies, procedures, and ensure rules and regulations are adhered to, regularly reviewed, updated and communicated
* Devise the HSE input for management meetings.
* Work closely with the Operations Director to promote a safety driven culture.
* Be visible throughout the Company to ensure that safe working practices are being followed.
* Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work.
* Develop and deliver Health and Safety Inductions, training packages and competency testing to employees throughout the sites.
* Ensure each site has sufficient First Aiders and Fire Wardens who are known throughout the business
* Ensure that all accidents are documented, and investigated as per statutory requirements
* Co-ordinate Occupational Health schedules to ensure that health surveillance tests are carried to meet requirements
* Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed.
* Conduct Face Fit testing in accordance with current legislation.
* Carry out breathable air quality tests at all locations (and mobile) in accordance with current legislation / ACOP (BS EN12021)
* Advise on the selection and issue of appropriate PPE / RPE
Skills and attributes, we’re looking for in our Health and Safety Officer:
* Preferably NEBOSH (General Certificate) qualified, or equivalent;
* Recent and relevant experience in a similar role;
* Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development;
* Experience of implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures;
* Confidential in all matters;
* Professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills;
* Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills;
* Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills;
* Ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment;
* Ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements;
* A strong communicator able to foster and maintain excellent working relationships;
* Innovative and pro-active, seeking ways to constantly improve;
* Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation;
* Clean valid driving licence;
* Membership of IOSH or equivalent
More Information
- Address BR6, Downe, Greater London
