QUALIFICATIONS

• IOSH Minimum.
• NEBOSH Level 3. Or working towards

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To promote a positive and proactive approach to safety; creating and championing safe working practices and ensuring that safety is the business’ number one priority
• To ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies relating to Health & Safety
• To ensure all company Health & Safety procedures are implemented and actioned effectively

KEY TASKS

• Monitor and implement Health & Safety compliance across the UK business.
• Undertake inductions and site tours for new employees, visitors, contractors and agency employees.
• Review existing risk assessments and create new risk assessments.
• Monitor and review current and new policies and procedures related to Health & Safety.
• Control hazardous substances on site, including risk assessments, waste disposal and the COSHH register, ensuring all relevant information is available upon request.
• Implement safe operational procedures and ensure these are delivered to the workforce and understood.
• Undertake regular workplace inspections, report findings and actions, including action follow up
• Ensure adequate resource is available across all departments and shifts to cover first aid & fire wardens.
• Lead in-house training with employees, mangers & team leaders with regards to Health & Safety
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with current legislation.
• Facilitate safety campaigns, safety briefs, safety alerts, safety stand downs and event sharing in a consistent and relevant manner.
• Maintain records of inspections, reports, findings and ensure any actions from these are closed out once complete.
• Maintain records of incidents, accidents and near miss reports and ensure the tracker is updated.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses promptly and implement actions and controls to reduce reoccurrences.
• Support managers and team leaders with investigations of incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Keep up to date and maintain knowledge of all Health & Safety Legislation related to our business needs.
• Facilitate & Chair Health & Safety committee meetings, recording minutes and ensure actions are carried out.
• Assist with uploading data at site level for statistical reporting.
• Engage and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, management and employees.
• Attend bi-monthly SLT meetings to update the leadership team on site health & safety matters.
• Assess the suitability of PPE requirements and ensure standards are maintained.
• Support Facilities in the engagement of suitable contractor services, monitor onsite contractors and ensure they carry out work safely
• Coach & Mentor Health & Safety representatives.
• Review, monitor & Coordinate business continuity, emergency response, and crisis management plans.