Health & Safety Officer

SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company Pension Scheme

SMC rewards and benefits portal

Ongoing training and development

Career development opportunities

Job summary

SMC Corporation (UK) Limited in Milton Keynes is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to develop, maintain and continually improve the Health & Safety Management System to ISO 45001 standards and UK legislation.

You will work with managers and staff to foster a positive safety culture, provide expert guidance, lead audits, risk assessments and training, and ensure a safe, healthy environment for all employees, contractors and visitors. 3+ years in H&S, NEBOSH and IOSH preferred.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or working towards).
• Demonstrable experience managing Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and application.
• Experience conducting accident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience delivering H&S training and toolbox talks.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong IT skills and maintaining intranet pages.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continually improve the Health & Safety Management System to ISO 45001.
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and industry best practice.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement necessary updates.
• Co-ordinate internal/external audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Conduct workplace inspections and safety checks.
• Act as Chief Fire Warden and manage emergency preparedness.
• Coordinate Health & Safety committee activities.
• Promote safety culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide professional health & safety advice to managers.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Produce HS performance reports and metrics.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Membership

Health & Safety Mgt Systems

UK Health & Safety Legislation

Root Cause Analysis

Health & Safety Training

Communication & Coaching

Independent Working

IT Skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

SolutionHost

Job description

Hours:

37.5hours a week, Mon-Friday - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Location:

Milton Keynes, onsite, full-time

The Role:

Reporting to the QHSE Manager, the Health & Safety Officer will be responsible for the development, maintenance and continual improvement of the Company's Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 and all applicable UK legislation.

Working closely with managers and employees across all departments, the role will drive a positive health and safety culture, provide professional advice, coaching and guidance, support operational activities, and ensure the business maintains a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors and visitors.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, proactive and passionate health and safety professional who enjoys working with people across all areas of the business. They will support colleagues, build positive relationships, share knowledge and help create a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, communicate and continually improve the Company Health & Safety Management System in accordance with ISO 45001 requirements.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
• Monitor changes in legislation and assess impacts on the business, implementing necessary changes where required.
• Liaise with external auditors, certification bodies and regulatory authorities to maintain compliance and certification standards.
• Support and perform internal and external ISO audits, record findings and ensure timely closure of findings and non-conformances.
• Carry out workplace inspections and compliance checks, including area safety inspections, first aid and emergency equipment checks, and workplace patrols. Record findings, communicate improvements and ensure timely closure of actions and non-conformances.
• Assume the Chief Fire Warden position, responsible for site Fire Safety, working with Facilities department, Fire Wardens and colleagues to maintain and improve emergency preparedness arrangements, conduct emergency drills and also ensure First Aid provisions remain compliant.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Health & Safety committee.
• Champion a positive health and safety culture by engaging colleagues, facilitating safety awareness initiatives, encouraging participation and supporting continuous improvement projects.
• Promote employee involvement in health and safety matters and encourage proactive reporting of hazards, near misses and improvement ideas.
• Provide professional health and safety advice and guidance to managers and employees at all levels of the organisation.
• Investigate any Health & Safety incidents, concerns and accidents/near misses/illnesses and drive the improvements to conclusions.
• Produce regular Health & Safety performance reports, metrics and analysis for management review, to reduce risk and improve performance.
• Facilitate Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH assessments and Safe Systems of Work within the company, due to new requirements/hazards or yearly reviews.
• Assist with evaluation of contractor risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) ensuring compliance with company rules and processes.
• Support occupational health programmes and employee wellbeing initiatives.
  
• To carry out all required processes and functions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Create H&S documentation, such as all employee communications, procedures and policies, toolbox talks and ensure training records maintained for compliance.
• Deliver or facilitate Health & Safety training to employees and managers.
• To provide customers, both internal and external, with a high standard of customer service
• To attend presentations, courses and exhibitions relevant to the responsibilities listed

Essential skills and experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• IOSH Membership (minimum TechIOSH or working towards).
• Demonstrable experience managing or supporting Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and application within the workplace.
• Experience conducting accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Experience developing and delivering Health & Safety training and toolbox talks.
• Strong communication, influencing and coaching skills.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, flexibly and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and maintaining intranet pages.
• Evidence of successfully driving Health & Safety improvements and cultural change.
• Right to work within the UK.

Desired skills and experience:

• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards.
• Experience within a manufacturing and warehousing environment.
• Experience maintaining ISO 45001 Management Systems.
• Knowledge of compressed air systems, CNC machining operations, forklift truck operations and company vehicle fleet safety management.
• Experience managing contractor safety and permit-to-work processes.
• Experience using SolutionHost or equivalent management systems.
• Experience supporting occupational health and wellbeing programmes.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about creating safe, healthy workplaces but do not meet every requirement listed, we would still encourage you to apply.

Benefits and package:

• Competitive annual salary dependent on skills, qualifications and experience
• Private medical insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• SMC rewards and benefits portal including retail discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Career development opportunities within a global market-leading organisation

The Company:

Join a global leader in pneumatic and automation technology where innovation, collaboration and employee wellbeing are central to our success.

As part of our Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental team, you'll play a key role in protecting our people, supporting positive change and helping colleagues succeed in a safe and healthy workplace.

We are committed to supporting professional development and providing opportunities for long-term career growth.

3+ years experience in H&S management. Experience implementing and maintaining ISO45001 certification. Experience within manufacturing environment. Experience managing contractors, RAMS and site rules.