Health and Safety Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Thomas's Group (Birmingham) Limited

Description

To co-ordinate, support and advise the Business on all aspects with regards to Health and Safety.

To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within Thomas's Group are adhered to.

Role responsibilities:
Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.

Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.

Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.

Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.

Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.

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 and employees are aware of their responsibilities.

Co-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.

Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.

Establish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks. Establish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout the Company.

Liaise with external health & safety consultants in the provision of training programmes and health and safety services.

Manage and devise the agenda for, chair and formulate & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings. Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.

Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.

Provide regular reports to the Board of Directors/Senior Management Team on relevant health and safety activities.

Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters.

Liaise with suppliers i.e. Insurers, solicitors etc

Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed in the future depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Job Title:
Health and Safety Officer


Reports to:
Managing Director

Essential Criteria, Desirable Criteria, Qualifications & Experience

At least 5 years recent and relevant experience in a similar role NEBOSH (General Certificate) qualified,

NEBOSH Environmental Certificate

COSHH Trained Provision of advice to managers/supervisors Handling of H&S investigations Experience of formulating, implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures

NEBOSH Diploma Member of institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) would be an advantage

Special Aptitudes

Confidential in all matters

Professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills

Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills Strong IT skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Ability to work co-cooperatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements

Gathering, analysing and reporting on key H&S data/statistics

Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Disposition Flexible and co-operative at all times

An assertive but calm demeanour

Self-motivated,

Good timekeeping and attendance record

Neat and tidy appearance


Salary:
£30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company car

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham,

West Midlands:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)


Experience:

• H&S: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
One location