Health & Safety Officer

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