HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION: Health & Safety Officer based in Wells, Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organisation who manufacture and distribute products into high end establishments, among other industries. Taking responsibility for all Health & Safety practices, including compliance, policies, procedures, investigations and overall support for the site. Ideally, you will have had some exposure to / an understanding of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP ISO 22716) Essential Skills / Qualifications

• NEBOSH or IOSH certificate with experience in the manufacturing industry
• ISO qualifications / standards
• GMP ISO 22716 - ideal, but not essential

HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER, KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and ensure all Health & Safety regulations are enforced and adhered to at all times.
• Keep up to date with any Health & Safety law changes and communicate relevant updates to senior management.
• Develop, implement and maintain all Health & Safety policies, procedures and guidelines for the company, as and when any changes or updates are enforced
• Ensure that staff are trained, and up to date with Health & Safety policies and procedures as required.
• Alert senior management to any short term or long-term activities or budgets for this area.
• Oversee and 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
• Investigate incidents which occur on site prepare and complete accident reports and provide actionable advice, as required.
• Provide guidance on safety equipment and the safe installation of new machinery
• Undertake site call outs for alarm and biomass boiler
• Complete Health & Safety inductions for all new employees, 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

Our client is ideally looking to employ a Health & Safety Officer on a full time, permanent basis, but will also consider part time / flexible hours, for the right person. SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• NEBOSH or IOSH certificate with experience in the manufacturing industry
• GMP ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practice this would be ideal, but not essential as training can be provided
• Previous experience in a similar Health & Safety / Regulations and Compliance role is essential.
• A good team player, who is confident managing your own work schedule
• Excellent communication skills you will be working closely with employees, senior management and external stakeholders on a daily basis.

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking on site
• Life insurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Other benefits to be discussed during the interview process