Health and Safety and Facilities Officer

Do you have previous experience in a Health and Safety enviroment within food/FMCG or Manufacturing environment? Do you have strong communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written? Can you use your judgement, know when to flag issues and when to deal with independently? If you answered yes to all of the above then I have the perfect role for you! Role and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you will hold H&S accountability for the site and possess facilities administration experience.   As a H&S and Facilities Officer, will coordinate the activities required to meet company standards and legal requirements. With a keen focus on compliance, you will contribute to improving the business and demonstrate the company values and behaviors. The successful candidate should be able to act as an ambassador ensuring that all employees are compliant and the business is meeting operating standards. What you’ll be doing… Advising employees on how to minimise or ultimately avoid risks and hazards in the workplace To operate at all times with safe working practices with due regarding to Health and Safety regulations, COSHH, Control of Infection, waste disposal, etc in accordance with legislative requirements and policies and procedures First aid duties Working with and training all employees to manage, monitor and improve the health and safety standards in the workplace Being responsible for all safety inspections in the workplace (for example, monitoring noise levels in a warehouse) Assisting with the creation and management of health and safety monitoring systems and policies in the workplace Managing emergency procedures (such as fire alarm drills) and organising emergency teams such as fire marshals and first aiders Offering general health and safety advice to all employees Facilitating statutory inspections for LOLER and Compressed air systems Record weekly health and safety tours and log any accidents and incidents as appropriate Acting as the primary contact for maintenance requests and defects, liaising with all parties throughout the process Arranging maintenance and monitoring progress of works, liaising with contractors whilst employees whilst work is being completed Obtaining quotations for facilities workA bit about you….. Previous experience in a safety health and environmental role in food/FMCG or manufacturing environment Proven Health and Safety experience Proven confidence and resilience to deal with challenges from external and internal stakeholders. Must be able to multi-task, be detail orientated and possess strong analytical skills Ability to work under pressure, be team focused, influential, flexible and confident Exercise good judgement, knows when to flag issues and when to deal with independently Strong communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written and excellent presentation skills; Energy, enthusiasm and commitment are essential characteristics in this fast-moving environment;Additional Job Elements Flexibility in working environment, office to factory-based environments Ability to travel for necessary training / meetings Full driver’s licenseQualifications and Education Requirements Basic Qualifications: Experience of health and safety Experience in facilities administration desirable  Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of The Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 plus applicable regulations IOSH and NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent qualification