Health and Safety Officer

THE OPPORTUNITY - Health & Safety Officer

Are you a Health and Safety pro with a passion for making a difference? Here at Swift Group, we are looking for an experienced H&S professional to collaborate with our leadership team and workforce to ensure that our working practices and procedures meet the highest standards of safety and comply with both the law and HSE guidance.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to be part of the British staycation industry and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment known for innovation, quality construction, stylish design, and outstanding value.

We're looking for someone who can think on their feet and isn't afraid to challenge behaviors that don't support our Safety First culture. If you're tenacious, disciplined, and can drive positive change through building effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation, we want you!

What a typical day looks like as a Health & Safety Officer at Swift:

Responsibilities

As our Health and Safety expert, you'll be responsible for actively promoting a Safety First culture across the organisation, advising the Board and Senior Management team on the implications of current and emerging legislation and maintaining the company's ISO 45001 standard. Other responsibilities of the role include:

1. Report compliance with Health and Safety systems which meet specific requirements, such as accident reporting, near miss reporting, risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
2. 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.
3. Perform internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of Health and Safety systems and procedures, identify and be part of implementing improvements.

Who are we looking for?

To be considered for this role, you should have a minimum of three years' experience in a Health and Safety role, hold a relevant professional qualification (such as a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent), have excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. If you've worked in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment before, even better!