Health and Safety Officer
* Highly Competitive Salary
* 35 Hours Per Week
* Progression Opportunities
* Great Team Culture
* Leading Manufacturer
Our client is a leading supplier within the home furnishings sector and due to continued growth, they’re looking for a Health and Safety Officer who will lead a team in assessing and reviewing risk assessments, ensuring that up to date working methods are in place throughout factories.
The Job
* Develop Health & Safety manuals for each department including risk assessments and improved working methods in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations
* Update risk assessments
* Produce COSHH assessments in line with the COSHH Regulations
* Carry out PUWER assessments on site equipment in line with the PUWER Regulations 1998.
* Report on all accidents within the factory/offices, maintain the Company’s accident report book and additional records required by the Company Secretary
* Investigate any accident and obtain eyewitness statements.
* Discuss with departmental managers improved working methods in order to prevent accidents
* Submit RIDDOR reports to the HSE in accordance with legislation.
* Assist and supply any information as required by our insurers regarding any site activity.
* First Aid Duties
* Fire Alarm and equipment duties
* Maintain sufficient stock of PPE and distribute this when required.
* Recommend the use of personal protective equipment and to ensure that adequate supplies are available.
* Maintain records of all company drivers including forklift truck drivers and ensure appropriate specialist training is carried out by informing the HR Officer.
About you
* Good knowledge of all current Health and Safety regulations.
* NEBOSH National General Certificate or higher.
* Experience of working within the manufacturing industry
* First Aid at Work Certificate.
* Good IT Knowledge.
* Excellent time management, self-motivated, high levels of integrity.
For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to James at The Recruitment Fix.