Health & Safety Officer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Health & Safety Officer, where you'll ensure compliance with safety policies and foster a culture of health and safety. This role involves conducting audits, delivering training, and supporting the company's commitment to excellence in safety and environmental practices.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Internal Auditor experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist managers to ensure compliance with SHE policies.
• Conduct regular health and safety surveys and audits.
• Coordinate health and safety induction training for new employees.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Education

Formal qualification in Health & Safety or Environmental management

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you passionate about creating safe and compliant work environments? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company that places safety, health, and environmental excellence at the heart of everything it does. As a *Health & Safety Officer*, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety and ensuring the well-being of employees and stakeholders alike. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will truly make a difference.

What You Will Do:

- Advise and assist managers across the company to ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental (SHE) policies and procedures.

- Conduct regular occupational health, safety, and fire prevention surveys to meet legislative requirements.

- Carry out surveillance audits in manufacturing areas to identify risks and implement improvements.

- Coordinate and deliver health and safety induction training for new employees while maintaining accurate training records.

- Lead Tool Box Talks and training sessions to promote safety awareness and best practices.

- Monitor and report on SHE trends, issues, and risks, ensuring alignment with company goals and targets.

- Support the company in maintaining and achieving accreditations and awards by implementing client-led initiatives and recommendations from audits.

What You Will Bring:

- A formal qualification in Health & Safety or Environmental management.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

- Proficiency in IT tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

- Organisational skills and the ability to work independently, setting and meeting targets proactively.

- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally with at least two years of relevant experience.

- Internal Auditor experience is highly desirable.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in driving the company's commitment to safety, health, and environmental excellence. By ensuring compliance, delivering training, and recommending best practices, you'll contribute to a safer, healthier, and more productive workplace. This company takes pride in its vision, mission, and values, and your work as a *Health & Safety Officer* will align closely with these core principles.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, don't wait. Apply today to become a *Health & Safety Officer* and join a company that values your expertise and dedication to excellence!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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