We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to join a progessive manufacturing company with a global presence, yet a family friendly feel to their UK Head Office in Milton Keynes where you would be based. This is an office based, permanent role working Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm offering a salary of £35-40k per annum plus excellent benefits as outlined below!
As Health & Safety Officer you will be reporting into the Factory Manager with site accountability for Health & Safety, coordinating activities required to meet company standards and legal requirements, acting as an ambassador ensuring that all employees (approx 80) are compliant as well as the business itself. Your main duties will include the following:
Advising employees on how to minimise or ultimately avoid risks and hazards in the workplace
To operate at all times with safe working practices according 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 work
We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:
Previous experience in a Health & Safety role in food/ FMCG or manufacturing environment
Proven Health and Safety experience
Excellent analytical skills with good working knowledge of Excel
Energy, enthusiasm and commitment are essential characteristics in this fast-moving environment;
Knowledge of The Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 plus applicable regulations
IOSH and NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent qualification
Full driver’s license
Benefits Include:
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Auto-enrolment pension scheme of 5% matched by employer
Free parking on site with electric charge points
Extensive training available
Healthcare cash plan scheme for all employees after successful probation
Option for private healthcare scheme for employee (BIK) after successful probation
Wellness programmes and Employee Assistance Programme
Employee life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Team building events
Life assurance
Home technology salary sacrifice scheme
Option to purchase an electric car scheme
Save and you learn scheme
Sick pay
Discounts on personal wills and estates and home utility products
Discounted gym memberships and shopping
Discounted house buying broker network
Please apply today or call us to discuss this Health & Safety Officer role in more detail!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy