Health And Safety Officer

ZipRecruiter; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to enhance their environmental health and safety framework. This role involves driving safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a culture of safety across the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with various departments and lead EHS audits, focusing on continuous improvement and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 14001 standards and legislation compliance.
• Ability to develop and deliver EHS training.
• Proven track record in managing EHS audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with Health and Safety Executive.
• Conduct EHS inspections and audits.
• Manage the COSHH manual and compliance data.

Skills

Safety Engagement

Compliance Monitoring

Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

Join one of the leading food and beverage manufacturing companies in the UK.

About the Role

Provide assistance, guidance, advice, and challenge on environment, health, and safety matters as the business requires.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and manage the relationship with the Health and Safety Executive and lead HSE Audits, closing out items raised in a timely manner and identifying improvements.
2. Drive a culture of safety engagement across the HSW departments, building relationships across the site, driving initiatives, and communicating successes to all.
3. Manage the COSHH manual in accordance with relevant legislation.
4. Manage and submit data in compliance with Packaging Waste Regulations.
5. Carry out EHS inspections and audits on and off site as necessary, identifying opportunities for remedial action and continuous improvements as well as covering our legal and other requirements.
6. Aid in the completion of accident investigations to identify root causes, helping to provide recommendations to prevent reoccurrence that are reasonable and practicable.
7. Review policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure they are aligned with the management system and verify data, monitor compliance.
8. Identify and keep records related to EHS, including ISO 14001 standards, waste, water, energy, and carbon footprinting.
9. Collaborate with the Health & Safety Network to ensure compliance with company policy and adherence to best practice standards.
10. Develop and maintain relationships with outsourced HS&E providers, where necessary streamlining operating standards.
11. Maintain and improve EHS systems continuously.
12. Identify new technologies and best practices that positively impact HSW’s safety culture and environmental footprint, owning initiatives through to completion and implementation.
13. Develop and deliver training on EHS requirements.
14. Participate actively as a member of the HSW’s Plant Leadership Team (PLT).
15. Handle departmental administration where necessary.