Health & Safety Officer, Normanton

As a Health & Safety Officer within a business that can offer you an array of training, development and progression opportunities, you will be lucky enough to have plenty of challenges that will allow you to enhance and build upon your current skills. Since 2006, the clients turnover has grown to circa £300m per annum and now employ around 1,250 colleagues within one site. The client identify themselves as a dynamic, driven business totally focussed on satisfying our customers from start to finish. From innovative product development right through to consumer feedback, they are looking for like-minded individuals to join their ever expanding team. Roles and Responsibility Ensuring working practices comply with legislation, through observation, audit and risk assessment Providing practical and professional SHE advice/assistance to colleagues and managers Carrying out accident investigations and champion necessary changes required to prevent reoccurrence Identifying and reviewing SHE processes and policies and make recommendations for improvement to the SHE manager Working closely with managers to improve proactive behaviours Coordinating, maintaining and supporting the SHE Management Information System Ensuring that all SHE policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicatedTo Be Successful A NEBOSH qualification ie NEBOSH Certificate or recognised equivalent A proven track record of working in a similar position within manufacturing Experience of carrying out SHE inspections and audits on a rolling programme Experience of carrying out accident/incident/near miss investigations Proficient knowledge of COSHH requirements The ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels within the organisation Strong PC skills ideally MS Office Experience of training others on SHE issues Familiarity with issuing working permits (eg height, hot, electrical) The ability to positively influence others is fundamental; requiring you to display both excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; whilst leading by exampleIn return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business where opportunities to develop your skill sets and career progression path often arise