Health & Safety Officer JO4588
MYM Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client who is a well-established Health and Safety Consultancy firm based in the Mid Ulster Area looking to recruit a Health & Safety Officer. Answering to the Senior Manager the Health & Safety Officer will develop, audit and improve the Health & Safety of the company ensuring the business is compliant with legislative requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Continually develop and implement the Health & Safety policy and management arrangements to ensure all company working practices are safe.
- Undertake risk assessments and reviews, including COSHH, Environmental impact and develop subsequent safe systems of work.
- Manage a comprehensive training matrix for all employees to ensure identified training needs are met, from induction to fundamental safe working practices to developmental learning.
- Develop and maintain the company’s ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring compliance with the standards and with relevant legislation.
- Complete regular site inspections and audits to monitor compliance with HSE requirements and draw up corrective action plans with area supervisors to address identified non-compliances.
- Organise necessary external inspections e.g. plant insurance, statutory inspections and surveillance/renewal audits for international standards.
- Investigate all accidents, near misses, carry out any RIDDOR’s when necessary and complete any future preventative actions.
- Maintain all necessary records for future HSE inspections.
- Respond to employee safety and environmental concerns and implement systems for improvements. Consult with employees’ on health, safety & environmental matters with required forums.
- Prepare COSHH assessments for any new materials
- Ensure all new equipment/plant is installed correctly and maintenance records are retained.
- Monitor and enforce company policies e.g. fire safety, drugs & alcohol, quality and environmental.
- Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of HSE regulations and guidance.
What we are looking for:
- 2+ years equivalent experience in a Health & Safety/Site Manager role
- Good working knowledge of HSE legislation
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Strong negotiating, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in use of MS Office applications
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player
- Desire to own decisions and take responsibility
- Willingness to contribute to company improvement projects and business plans
Desirable:
- NEBOSH Diploma
- Membership of IOSH
- Experience in the engineering industry
To express your interest in this job email your CV and cover letter/note in Word format only highlighting your suitability for the role and how you feel you meet the essential criteria to team@mymrecruitment.com. Please also include the Job Reference number and the Job Title.
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