Health and Safety Officer - Telford, United Kingdom - BRELLIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED

BRELLIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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Telford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Health and Safety Officer
Paying £25 - £27K, 30 days holiday inclusive and Company sick pay.

We are recruiting for a leading food manufacturer.

The business is enjoying year-on-year growth and due to further investment is seeking a Health and Safety Officer who will report directly to Site Director.

Overview of Role

The Health and Safety Officer will ensure that the requirements and aspirations of the Health & Safety Policy are implemented and that site Health & Safety systems are effectively communicated, implemented, promoted and enforced.

Role and Responsibilities of Health and Safety Officer

Lead site risk assessment teams, ensuring that any actions are identified, allocated, competently carried out and reviewed.
Participate in the compilation of site Standard Operating Procedures.
Compile and issue all periodic Health & Safety communications in a timely manner.
Attend meetings and communicate essential day to day Health & Safety matters.
Conduct Health & Safety audits, communicating findings and leading the closure of corrective actions.
Participate in the management of return to work systems and restricted duty programs.
Maintain a database of essential Health & Safety Key Performance Indicators.
Ensure sufficient coverage for first aid and emergency situations across all shifts.
Record and communicate any Health & Safety related incidents or accidents including the overseeing of corrective actions.
Record and communicate all near misses including the overseeing of corrective actions.
Assess potential new recruits as to their suitability for Health & Safety disciplines.
Create and maintain a training database for all operational and Health & Safety tasks, ensuring that all training documentation is in place and that suitable training is recorded for each role.
Ensure that periodic Health & Safety refresher training is carried out and recorded.
Deliver the site Health & Safety induction to all new employees ensuring that the content of the induction is clearly communicated, understood and recorded.
To carry out and record specific specialist Health and Safety training.
Carry out weekly and periodic testing of site emergency systems and procedures.
Lead the Health & Safety Committee, ensuring that all areas of the business are represented, with actions raised, responsibility assigned, formal closure of any concern and that it is effectively communicated.
Support all aspects of the business with competent guidance and information.
Escalate any concerns in relation to Health and Safety to the Group Health & Safety Manager immediately.
Liaise as appropriate with the HSE, third parties and customers as needed.
Support the control of certain third party contractors.
Issue and maintain essential permit To Work systems for confined space, working at height and hot work.
You may be asked to undertake ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications and experience of Heath and Safety Officer

Must have a good level of English literacy and numeracy.
Excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards for food production.
A minimum level 3 recognised academic or vocational qualification in a Health & Safety discipline.
Flexible working times
Problem solving skills

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