Health & Safety Officer

Vickerstock; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production firm seeks a Health and Safety Officer to ensure workforce safety and compliance with health regulations. This role involves supporting management, performing audits, conducting risk assessments, and delivering training. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications like NEBOSH and have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the food industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in similar H&S role is required.
• Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH are essential.
• Experience in report writing, auditing, and Risk Assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support in implementing Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct Health & Safety audits and maintain compliance.
• Deliver training sessions and coordinate external trainings.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Auditing

IT Skills

Numeracy

Education

NEBOSH Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a food production firm on the appointment of a Health and Safety Officer.

As a Health & Safety Officer, you will support the business in implementing Health & Safety policies and procedures, and meeting all legal obligations whilst ensuring the Health, Safety and well-being of the workforce.

In your new role:

• Offer support and Health & Safety guidance to managers, team leaders and staff
• Assist in the development and implementation of company policies
• Maintain compliance with applicable Health & Safety regulations
• Perform Health & Safety audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports as required
• Carry out Risk Assessments and develop appropriate follow-up action plans
• Conduct internal audits and support external audit processes
• Follow and reinforce all Health & Safety protocols
• Deliver internal training sessions and coordinate external training where necessary
• Uphold and actively promote the organisation's core values

What you will need to succeed:

• 2+ years' experience within a similar H&S role
• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications (NEBOSH, etc)
• Experience with report writing, auditing, RAMS
• Good communication skills
• IT and numeracy skills (MS Office)
• Full clean driving license

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• NEBOSH Diploma or Degree
• Experience within the food industry

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.