Health & Safety Officer (Part - Time)

Major Newton Aycliffe; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run business in Holme-upon-Spalding Moor is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Officer. Responsibilities include leading site health and safety functions, providing training, and conducting risk assessments. The ideal candidate has expertise in UK Health & Safety legislation and is motivated to create a safe workplace. This part-time role offers flexibility and a competitive salary.

Benefits

28 days holiday (pro rata) including bank holidays

Flexibility around working patterns

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Previous experience in health and safety management and training.
• Positive attitude to work colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to senior team and line managers.
• Develop and execute health and safety plans according to legal guidelines.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and generate action plans.

Skills

Excellent English speaking and writing skills

Driven and motivated

Completer / Finisher

Strategic thinker

Basic knowledge of Occupational Health protocol

Good computer / technology skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Health & Safety Officer (Part-Time)

Location: Holme-upon-Spalding Moor, York.
Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible, including some weekend coverage when necessary)
Salary: Up to 16 per hour
Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (pro rata) including bank holidays
• Flexibility around working patterns
• Autonomy to lead health & safety for the site
• Working within a friendly and supportive team environment

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing family-run business in a key standalone role. As the Health & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for the full site health & safety function - from strategic planning and policy development to hands-on safety audits and staff training.

You'll work closely with managers across operations, HR, and technical teams, providing advice, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Senior team and Line Managers, providing them with expert advice and guidance, coaching and developing their knowledge on H&S Policies, Safe Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Work with the HR and Technical management teams to provide safety support in the various audits to which the company is exposed.
• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
• Prepare and enforce policies and procedure to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to company and legal requirements.
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to ensure legal compliance and identify possible unsafe conditions for repair/improvement.
• Manage the site statutory safety inspections for: Lifting equipment; Fork lift trucks; Fire extinguishers; Ladders and Racking.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections and generate action plans to encourage improvement of practices and housekeeping with the workforce.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to discover root causes and assist in the prevention of further incidents.
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.
• Drive hazard and near miss reporting to encourage the workforce to maintain their safety and that of others.
• Maintain the incident reporting system and management action plans.
• Develop emergency procedures for the site and maintain records for the Fire Log Book.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new preventative measures.
• Carry out risk assessments for new activities and review on a regular basis or whenever changes are made or have an impact on operations. Maintain updated Safety Data Sheets to support the COSHH assessments.
• Provide Health and Safety training, inductions and toolbox talks for staff, visitors and contractors.
• Update Safe Operating Procedures.
• Lead monthly H & S Committee meetings, ensuring company compliance is adhered to.
• Maintain monthly and quarterly Health and Safety Key Performance Indicators.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident self-starter with the expertise and professionalism to lead health and safety independently on site. You must have solid knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and a genuine commitment to promoting a safe workplace.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
• Driven and motivated.
• Completer / Finisher.
• Strategic thinker.
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health protocol.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Previous experience in health and safety management and training.
• Positive attitude to work colleagues.
• Good computer / technology skills.

Desirable (Not Essential)

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Membership of IOSH.
• Extensive and up to date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience of Health and Safety management.

For more information please contact Travis Townsend at Major Recruitment on (phone number removed) OR (url removed)

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