Health and Safety Officer

NI Resourcing; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Health and Safety Officer in Dungannon to support the implementation of Health & Safety policies. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH general certificate and have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the food industry. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years previous experience in a similar role or able to demonstrate adequate knowledge and ability to fulfil the role.
• Experience in the food industry will be advantageous.
• Good oral and written communication skills to maintain levels of safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company in implementing Health & Safety Policies & Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety Legislation.
• Conduct H&S inspections and investigations.

Skills

Health & Safety

NEBOSH

Food Safety

Manufacturing

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

NEBOSH general certificate

Relevant Training Qualification

Job description

Health and Safety Officer – Dungannon - Salary Negotiable

Purpose of the role

To support the Company in implementing Health & Safety Policies & Procedures and meeting all legal obligations whilst ensuring the Health, Safety and well-being of our workforce.

Responsibilities

• Adhere and work towards the company core values.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in employee handbook.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees
• Policy setting and implementation
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety Legislation
• Conduct H&S inspections and investigations
• Reporting
• Conduct Risk Assessments and follow up action planning
• Auditing – internal and assistance during external
• Adhere to all health and safety practices
• Delivery on in-house training, booking external training
• Any other duties and reasonable tasks within your capability as set out by management.

Requirements for the role

• Degree in relevant discipline preferred
• NEBOSH general certificate essential
• Relevant Training Qualification
• 3-5 years previous experience in a similar role (or able to demonstrate adequate knowledge and ability to fulfil the role)
• Experience in the food industry will be advantageous

Desirable Criteria

• Driving license and/or access to transport or ability to fulfil any driving requirements of the role
• Good oral and written communication skills (Sufficient level of written and spoken English to maintain levels of safety)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and coherently with other team members
• Flexibility with working times to ensure consistency of policy implementation and servicing of audits/investigations etc.

For more information regarding the Health and Safety Officer role, please contact Karen Nicholson at NI Resourcing on , or send your CV through the link

Skills: Health & Safety nebosh Food Manufacturing