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Zenith Aviation, based at Biggin Hill airport are looking for a Health and Safety Officer to work on average 1 day per week.

Job Purpose:

Creating, enacting, and updating job safety programmes for employees that encompass health and safety regulations as well as company standards for safety in the workplace. Training employees on the importance of health and safety on the job.

Job Duties:

• Developing the H&S manual
• Carrying out initial Risk Assessments to baseline the standard format
• Auditing production, keeping on the lookout for any unsafe behaviour or breaks in regulations
• Assisting the productions team managers when assessing risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operations
• Creating analytical reports of safety data
• Maintaining the fire safety policy and procedures
• Inspecting production equipment and processes to make sure they are safe
• Coordinating the activities of the external contractors and ensure all statutory documentation is maintained
• Coordinate safety visits and action plans from the external H&S consultants and Fire risk assessors
• Focusing on prevention by keeping up with equipment maintenance and employee training
• Presenting safety principles to staff in meetings or lecture-type training sessions
• Participating in continuing education to update knowledge of health and safety protocols and techniques
• Determining whether the finished product is safe for customers
• Creating safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes
• Sharing information, suggestions, and observations with project leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the production team and the entire company
• Meeting company health and safety goals
• Investigating causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site
• Liaising with law enforcement and other investigators who are present at the time of a serious accident
• Finding the best way to prevent future accidents
• Reviewing and reporting on the staff's compliance with health and safety rules and recommending commendations or dismissal based on performance

Skills and Qualifications:

• Holding, as a minimum, NEBOSH Certificate [or equivalent] qualification in occupational safety and health
• Holding TechIOSH status or higher
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
• Excellent communication and engagement skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels of an organisation
• Strong knowledge and practical application of SH&W on the ground
• Good computer skills including Excel
• Proactive approach strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Engineering background – ideally in aircraft maintenance
• An eye for detail

Please send a cover letter and CV to [email protected]