Health & Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer

We are looking to recruit an experienced and skilled Health and Safety oFFICER to join our current Health & Safety team to co-ordinate, support and advise the business on all aspects with regards to Health and Safety.

To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within Storage Giant are adhered to.

Key responsibilities

· Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.

· Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.

· Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.

· Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations for both staff & contractors.

· Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.

· Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.

· Co-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.

· Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.

· Establish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks such as boilers, alarms and PAT testing.

· Establish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout the Company. Liaise with external health & safety consultants in the provision of training programmes and health and safety services.

· Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines. Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.

· Provide regular reports to the Directors/Senior Management Team on relevant health and safety activities. Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters. Liaise with suppliers i.e. Insurers, solicitors etc Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

· Day to day property maintenance of existing store estate

· Manage the relationship with all maintenance contractors

Essential Experience Required

· At least 3 years recent and relevant experience in a similar role

· Provision of advice to managers/supervisors

· Handling of H&S investigations

· Experience of training

· Experience of formulating, implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures

The successful candidate must have

· NEBOSH (General Certificate) qualified or equivalent accreditation

· NEBOSH National Fire Certificate Fire Safety & Fire Safety Management

· COSHH Trained

· Experience of implementing and monitoring of Fire Risk Assessments

Desirable

· NEBOSH Diploma

· Member of institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)

· Experience of training

Job Type: Full-time

What we offer you

· Competitive salary

· 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (this includes the usual public holidays in England and Wales)

· Free on-site parking

· Company events

· Nurturing career support such as comprehensive induction and on-going training, development programmes, on line resources and workshops

At Storage Giant we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• NEWPORT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Health & Safety Training: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NEBOSH (required)
• COSHH (required)

Work Location: One location