Health & Safety Co-ordinator - Leicester, United Kingdom - Optima UK

Optima UK

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Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job description

Job Role:
Health & Safety Officer

Location:
Leicester

Working hours:
Part Time 24 hours per week

Salary - £25K-£32K pro rata

Job Role Responsibilities:

Take the lead on all Health and Safety activities onsite, including creating and maintaining accurate and up to date health and safety records (including risk assessments, policies accident investigations, training)
Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations
Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment
Investigate accidents, incidents, and nearmisses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions
Prepare detailed reports on safety performance, including incident reports, inspection findings, and recommendations for improvement
Provide safety training and education to employees on topics such as hazard recognition, emergency response, and safe work practices
Collaborate with management and employees to promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability
Stay up to date with industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to workplace safety
Assist with the development, improvement and auditing of the health and safety systems (including ISO 45001)

Qualifications and experience

Experience as health and safety officer (or similar) within a manufacturing environment
Experience with ISO desirable)
NEBOSH qualification (desirable)
Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and best practices
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Detailoriented with strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Proficient in report writing and data analysis