Health & Safety Officer

Job Description

Health & Safety Officer

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Health & Safety Officer to join their dynamic team. This hands-on position requires a team player who can work closely with every department on daily operations, promote a positive Health & Safety culture throughout the business, actively implement and monitor Health & Safety systems, and provide support to employees. You’ll be a member of an international team in St Albans.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the development and implementation of safety programs and policies.
2. Coordinate and monitor safe working systems and processes.
3. Promote a positive health & safety culture.
4. Perform safety inspections and risk assessments of facilities and equipment.
5. Deliver training sessions to ensure all employees carry out their job safely.
6. Ensure that data with regards to Health & Safety performance is captured and analysed.
7. Provide support and guidance on Health & Safety matters.
8. Investigate accidents, identify root causes, and prepare remedial plans.
9. Manage relationships with insurance providers.
10. Ensure PPE is provided and used.
11. Ensure First Aiders and Fire Marshalls are trained and carry out evacuation and fire drills.
12. Oversee all aspects of building and warehouse functions and guarantee the safety and functionality of facilities (e.g., safety inspections, managing contractors, maintaining records, etc.).

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Degree or level 6 diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Health (desirable).
2. Relevant qualification: NEBOSH, IOSH, or City & Guilds NVQ.
3. 2 years of experience in Health & Safety.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Interpersonal skills.
6. Problem-solving skills.
7. Analytical and data-focused.

They offer:

1. Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
2. Professional growth and development opportunities.
3. Competitive salary and benefits package.
4. Be part of a company committed to excellence and innovation.
5. 25 days of holidays.
6. Private healthcare for you, with the option to add partner and children.
7. Life insurance.
8. Income protection.

Location: St Albans

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: Competitive

You may also have experience in the following: Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Health and Safety Consultant, Health and Safety Manager, H&S Manager, Health and Safety Officer, H&S Officer, H&S Consultant, Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Manager, Risk Management, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc.

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