Position: Health and Safety OfficerLocation: Milton Keynes Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 - Depending on ExperienceProactive are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety officer in Milton Keynes to start immediately.Role and ResponsibilitiesReporting 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 workplaceTo 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 proceduresFirst aid dutiesWorking with and training all employees to manage, monitor and improve the health and safety standards in the workplaceBeing 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 workplaceManaging emergency procedures (such as fire alarm drills) and organising emergency teams such as fire marshals and first aidersOffering general health and safety advice to all employeesFacilitating statutory inspections for LOLER and Compressed air systemsRecord weekly health and safety tours and log any accidents and incidents as appropriateActing as the primary contact for maintenance requests and defects, liaising with all parties throughout the processArranging maintenance and monitoring progress of works, liaising with contractors whilst employees whilst work is being completedObtaining quotations for facilities workA bit about you…..Previous experience in a safety health and environmental role in food/FMCG or manufacturing environmentProven Health and Safety experienceProven 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 skillsAbility to work under pressure, be team focused, influential, flexible and confidentExercise good judgement, knows when to flag issues and when to deal with independentlyStrong 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 ElementsFlexibility in working environment, office to factory-based environmentsAbility to travel for necessary training / meetingsFull driver's licenseQualifications and Education RequirementsBasic Qualifications:2 Years' experience of health and safetyExperience in facilities administration desirableHow to Apply:For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jared Raymond at (url removed)Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy