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Health & Safety Officer:
Location: Medway
Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience
Hours: 8am- 5pm. NO WEEKENDS
Join a leading manufacturing company in Medway dedicated to delivering high-quality products while prioritising the health, safety, and well-being of its employees. Our client is known for their commitment to innovation and excellence, offering you the chance to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Health and Safety Officer to lead, develop, and maintain their health and safety policies and practises. As a Health and Safety Officer, you will ensure compliance with current legislation, foster a strong safety culture, and implement initiatives to promote a safe working environment. We are seeking an effective and engaging communicator with the ability to guide and influence at all levels and have a hands-on presence to assist in driving change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and review all Health & Safety policies, procedures and risk assessments
- Maintain external accreditations and be point of contact for all external stakeholders
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify and mitigate risks
- Investigate any incidents, near misses and hazards, providing detailed reports and recommendations for improvements
- Proactively design and deliver health & safety training to employees and leadership team
- Keep up to date with legislation changes and ensure compliance across the organisation
- Collaborate with the leadership team and employees to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement
- Manage the maintenance of health and safety records and documentation
- Acting as a hands on leader, present on the production floor, assessing current processes and implementing new systems where necessary
Qualifications/ Experience:
- Proven experience working in a health and safety roles, within a manufacturing company
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification
- Experience auditing and ISO management systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
- Self- motivated with strong organisation skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
- Company pension scheme
- Free parking on site
- Medicash plan and eye vouchers
- Your birthday off
- Company social events
- Opportunities for career advancement, development and training
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
INTERVIEWS ARE BEING ARRANGED IMMEDIATELY.
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