Health And Safety Officer

Fusion People Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable family-run company is seeking a Health and Safety Officer in Stoke. You will lead health and safety initiatives, develop policies, and conduct site inspections. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in health and safety roles. Strong technical writing and training delivery skills are essential. Competitive salary range from £35,000 to £40,000 plus a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dedicated Health & Safety role with comprehensive understanding.
• Experience in multi-site environments.
• Proven accident investigation abilities and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a strong Health and Safety culture across business units.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Health & Safety management systems

Technical Writing

Training Delivery

Auditing proficiency

Accident investigation

Multi-site adaptability

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Role: Health and Safety Officer

Location: Stoke

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + package

My client is a family-run company established over 30 years ago. They are known for their reputation in providing comprehensive central heating and hot water solutions, including renewable energy alternatives.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Lead by example to foster a strong, preventative Health and Safety culture across all business units.
• Chair the internal Health & Safety Committee, ensuring all relevant issues are addressed and actions implemented.
• Chair the Accident and Incident Review Panel, leading investigations into incidents and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular, thorough risk assessments and site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review, and implement safety policies and procedures (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), ensuring they are practical, current, and understood by all staff.
• Monitor lone-working device usage and contribute to the enhancement of lone worker safety protocols.
• Advise and deliver safety training to staff on best working practices and complete Health and Safety inductions for all new starters.
• Liaise effectively with inspectors and Departmental Managers on all HSE matters.
• Drive cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives related to health and safety throughout operations.
• Support high standards of work by assisting with engineer audits and conducting inspections on site.
• Support environmental management initiatives including waste management and energy consumption tracking.
• Assist with maintaining compliance to ISO 9001 and 14001 management standards.
• Work in close collaboration with the Compliance Officer to ensure the continuous maintenance of Group accreditations, including but not limited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, PAS 2035/2038, Gas Safe, OFTEC, Safe Contractor, and CHAS.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Essential previous experience in a dedicated Health & Safety role, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety management systems.
• Experience working effectively in a multi-site environment, demonstrating adaptability across different operational contexts.
• Beneficial, but not essential, experience within the Gas, HVAC, or Construction industries.
• Proven experience in investigating accidents and writing detailed reports.
• Experience in monitoring training needs and advising on safety procedures.
• Auditing proficiency: Ability to conduct effective site inspections and assist with engineer audits.
• Excellent Technical Writing skills: Capable of developing clear, concise, and comprehensive policies, procedures, and reports (e.g., RAMS).
• Strong Training Delivery skills: Ability to effectively advise and train staff on health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate

Please do not delay and apply today. For more information and a full job description please get in touch with Donna at the Birmingham office.

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