Safety Officer

Wells, Somerset

Part time permanent position

£15.18-£17.71 per hour

Pin Point Recruitment are delighted to be assisting its client in Wells, Somerset and we are looking for a Safety Officer for its business

Summary of the Role:

Responsible for all Health & Safety practices including policies, procedures, investigations and support for the site.

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

NEBOSH or IOSH certificate with experience in the manufacturing industry

Role Responsibilities:

* Understand and ensure all Health & Safety laws and regulations are enforced and advise the company on legislation compliance

* Keep up to date with any Health & Safety law changes and communicate to senior management.

* Develop, implement and maintain all Health & Safety policies, procedures and guidelines for the company

* Train staff internally on Health & Safety policies and procedures as required.

* Alert senior management to any short term or long-term activities or budgets for this area.

* Organise external training for staff, i.e. First Aid, Dangerous Goods

* Perform on-site risk assessments, implement controls and establish safe work systems.

* Carrying out on-site audits and inspection surveys in line with legislation and implement agreed actions where appropriate.

* Complete COSHH RA for all chemicals handled on site and advise on how to deal with the handling and disposal of hazardous substances

* Carry out site inspections and data gathering

* Investigate incidents which occur on site and prepare, complete accident reports and provide actionable advice.

* Providing guidance on safety equipment and the safe installation of new machinery as and when required

* Undertake site call outs for alarm and biomass boiler

* Complete Health & Safety inductions for all new personnel and continual refresher training for existing staff.

* Promote a safe working environment in line with policies on Health and Safety, highlighting any significant deficiencies to the line manager.

* Other activities and tasks as required within this remit

* Work at all times in line with personal and departmental objectives - striving for personal & business improvement at all times.

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Company pension

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free parking

* Life insurance

* On-site parking

* Paid volunteer time

* Private medical insurance

* Sick pay

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