Environment, Health & Safety Officer
Leicester
Our client is a highly successful and expanding family owned FMCG business. It is seeking to recruit a part-time Environment, Health & Safety Officer.
Department
Operations
Reporting to
Operations Director
Direct Reports
No direct reports
Main Purpose:
*Promote a safe working environment
*Support site in minimising risk of accidents and work-related illnesses
*Conduct risk assessments
*Develop, implement and maintain Safe Systems of Work for production operations
Key Tasks:
*Review applicable EH&S legislation and controls
*Review company operational processes to ensure they are in line with external safety legislations
*Conduct risk assessments to identify work areas with high risk of operational hazard
*Promote and review near misses
*Make recommendations on safety topics such as proper waste disposal, fire regulations, and noise
*Carry out investigations to identify the root cause of an incident or other unsafe conditions on site and recommend corrective actions
*Provide health and safety training to employees
*Develop and implement emergency response plans and organise drills to prepare employees for such occurrences
*Monitor safety performance and prepare reports for management review
Skills/Experience:
*Previous experience and a passion for Health & Safety
*NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
*Strong communication skills
*Problem solving skills
*Organised
*Ability to prioritise and manage your time
*Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
*The role would suit someone with an existing part time EH&S role or self-employed with your own portfolio.
*Part Time, 8 hours per week or 1 day equivalent per week or split over 2 days
*Salary £35,000 per annum pro-rata for 1 day per week- c.£7,000 per annnum.