An interesting new instruction for an Environment, Health & Safety Officer with an established manufacturing client in the area.

The role has become available due to the resignation of long service member.

The Ideal Person:
The EH & S Officer will be working in a very small team: working with the EH & S Manager covering 4 areas within the business and we are therefore looking for someone with experience at this level, gained within a manufacturing setting.

Package Highlights:
Salary depending on experience
4% company performance related annual bonus
9% matched pension contribution pension scheme
Health Cash Plan with Healthshield
Life Assurance at 4 x base salary
24 days holiday (plus you can buy/sell 3 days per year) plus 8 bank holidays
Monday to Friday position
9am – 5pm with an earlier finish on a Friday
Due to the nature of the role limited ad hoc home working at the Manager’s discretion

Main Scope of the Role (include but not limited to):
The main purpose of the role will be to actively engage with organisations subject matter experts to develop and deliver locally aligned SOP’s, driving improvement through full engagement and implementation of local EH & S committee.
Maintaining an overview of the overall risk assessment framework (General workplace, Manual handling COSHH risk assessments etc) and helping/coaching operational departments to ensure risk assessments are suitable and sufficient.
Leading and participation in accident, incident near miss investigations and monitoring.
Auditing of risk management systems for compliance and emerging H & S legislation
Promoting a positive health safety culture in the workplace
Deputising for the EH & S Manager as required

Skills, Experience & Competencies we are seeking:
NEBOSH Certificate and Membership to affiliated body i.e. IOSH at minimum Affiliate level, preferably Tech IOSH
Desired 2-3 years practical application of operations in manufacturing industry, specific experience preferable.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills (including ability to liaise confidently with authorities and external bodies).
Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Ability to plan and prioritise and work to deadlines.
Maintain up to date knowledge/understanding of environmental, health and safety legislation.
Good observational and investigation skills, ability to apply root cause analysis
Practical application of risk assessment techniques
Strong interaction and communication with different peer groups
Good communication and presentation skills
Motivation, drive, and enthusiasm for learning
Can do proactive attitude to Health and Safety issues

If you have the correct level of experience and would like to be part of this particularly supportive organisation, we would very much like to hear from you.

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