Health and Safety Officer

at  Faerch

Company Description
Faerch supplies the global food industry with quality food packaging solutions whilst driving the circular transition as an integrated recycler. We serve food manufacturers and retailers around the world with our network of state-of-the-art production facilities across Europe, Asia and US. Today, more than 5,900 employees are part of the Faerch Group. Faerch is part of A.P. Moller Group.
Job Description

To actively participate within the QHSE department to ensure the business provides ongoing occupational health & safety support, guidance, advice and training, whilst ensuring robust compliance with company policies and applicable Health & Safety standards & legislation.

• Provide advice and guidance to staff and managers on content of policies, procedures and legal regulations associated with health, safety, and environment.
• Coordinate and carry out proactive HSE inspections, audits, and tours to identify and mitigate hazards/risk.
• Support and engage staff in producing suitable and sufficient risk assessments covering all site activities.
• Develop and manage HSE actions plans, strategies and targets to drive continuous improvement and enhance the HSE ethos on site.
• Contribute site training plans for HSE by identifying training needs at all levels and participating in the delivery of training.
• Assessing process equipment and machinery to ensure they are in a safe, working order and compliant with all relevant standards and legislation.
• Promoting, coordinating, and administrating regular scheduled HSE Committee meetings on site to actively engage staff at all levels on HSE improvement activities.
• Interact with company IT safety system (Assure) to proactively manage HSE related data and ensure accurate and effective HSE metrics across the organisation.
• Liaise with external bodies, regulators and agencies as required e.g. HSE, Environment Agency, local authorities, emergency services etc.
• Comply with & promote best practice in Health & Safety and Environmental matters as established through the Company Policy and acting as a role model for HSE behaviour.
• Fulfil other ad hoc duties as required by the QHSE Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 2 - GCSE (grades A*-C)
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a dedicated HSE role

Requirements

• In depth knowledge of UK HS&E legislation
• Exposure to managing occupational health screening/surveillance programs.
• Carrying out safety inspections and behavioral audits
• Effectively managing specific site risks such as asbestos, construction, COSHH, Legionella, fire, LOLER and energy services

Additional Information

Working at Faerch means working in an innovative and open-minded company that increases the commitment and motivation of all employees. It is important to us that everyone has the same opportunities, that there is an open exchange, and that we value each other. The power of diversity in backgrounds, ways of problem-solving, personal knowledge, gender, and culture fosters our growth and inspires the whole organization. Because the key to our success is the diversity and dedication of our employees

• 6 Monthly Bonus
• Pension
• BUPA Cash Plan including dental check-ups, eye tests, physiotherapy sessions and more.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service, salary x 4
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Allowance 2 & 5 Years
• Safety Boot Contribution
• Free Hot Drinks
• Regular Company Events
• Free Car Parking

Please refer the Job description for details