JOB OVERVIEW:

We are currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to oversee all aspects of health and safety policies and procedures, to ensure a safe working environment for all our employees and visitors to our sites.

COMPETENCIES AND CORE SKILLS:

· Organisation skills: Should be capable of multitasking within clearly defined timelines.
· Communication skills: Should possess both written and verbal communication skills. A natural communicator, comfortable dealing with people at all levels.
· Problem Solving skills: Effective problem solving requires a combination of creative and analytical thinking.
· Assessing and interpreting risks: Risk management processes involve identification, analysis, planning, monitoring, reporting and control. The Health & Safety Advisor / Manager should be familiar with all these steps and should choose to operate accordingly.
· Critical Thinking: Critical thinking is a desirable skill. Rational and clear thinking about risk analysis should be a core skill.
· Integrity: Should demonstrate Integrity at all times. Regulation management process can only be implemented and accomplished effectively if the officers carrying out the inspection reports have strong moral principles and honest quality.
· People skills/relationship building: Should be non-confrontational and non-aggressive and a healthy workplace requires this.
· Industry / IT Knowledge: Business & IT knowledge also plays a huge part of the role.
· Knowledge with H&S legislation is essential

EXPERIENCE:

· IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications desirable.
· Minimum 3 years of Health & Safety advising experience essential with a good understanding of COSHH and practical experience of carrying out associated assessments.
· Experience of working in a blue-collar environment would be essential e.g. logistics, warehouse, construction, etc.
· Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing.
· Educating employees about risks and how to work safely.

· Create, maintain and review company management systems.
· Create, maintain and review company H&S policies, handbooks, RAMS and safe systems of work.
· Manage and maintain safety accreditation including Avetta, Safe Contractor and Achilles.
· Being the site expert on all aspects of Health & Safety related topics.
· Management of CITATION H&S training system.
· COSHH Register update and maintenance.
· To advise on specific health and safety requirements.
· Review of complaints and video evidence, where appropriate.
· Assistance with issue of supporting documentation and completion of supplier questionnaires.
· Assist with investigations and implementation of disciplinary proceedings when relevant to health and safety matters.
· Work alongside HR to carry out Drug and Alcohol tests for all new joiners.
· Responsible for ensuring all safety legislation is adhered to.
· Advising on a range of specialist areas e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases
· Responsible for accident investigations should they arise.
· Liaising with our Health and Safety Consultant when required.
· Communicating health and safety updates across the group.