Health & Safety Officer Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Health & Safety Officer
We are recruiting for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join our well established H&S team. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the management team and the workforce to ensure that working practices and procedures are followed and comply with both the Law and HSE guidance.
You will have the ability to make sound judgement under pressure and will have the confidence to challenge behaviours that do not support our culture of Safety First. You will be tenacious and disciplined with the ability to drive positive change through building effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
You will have the opportunity to be part of the growing popularity of the British staycation and work within in a fast-paced, dynamic environment renowned for innovation, quality construction, stylish design and outstanding value!
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively participate in promoting a Safety First culture across the organisation.- Advise the Board and Senior Management team on implications of current and emerging legislation, making recommendations and generating action plans for implementation.
- Report compliance with Health and Safety systems which meet specific requirements, such as accident reporting, near miss reporting, risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
- Monitor compliance with the company Health and Safety policies and procedures on a day to day basis, undertaking safety walks and advising managers on areas of non-compliance for action.
- Ensure the companies BS OHSAS 18:001 standard is maintained. Liaise and facilitate with the authorising body to ensure the required external audit programme is met.
- Perform internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of Health and Safety systems and procedures, identify and be part of implementing improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role- A relevant professional qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is essential
- Proven track record of delivery of Health and Safety Management systems
- Excellent organisation, planning and communication skills and good self-awareness
- Able to work as part of a team following a cohesive plan, and can also work independently
- Previous experience of working in a fast paced and dynamic manufacturing environment is preferred
