Job Description
Health & Safety Officer
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DofE)
D7 Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading logistics company in the search for a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Officer. Our client is the largest privately-owned freight carrier in the UK, known for its reliability and quality of service over 20 years. Operating its own extensive logistics network, this company is a key player in the industry.
The Role:
As a Health & Safety Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees and maintaining a safe work environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring overall responsibility and compliance with the company's Health & Safety (H&S) policies.
- Implementing practical and effective methods to promote health and safety in the workplace.
- Conducting and organising relevant health and safety training for staff.
- Carrying out risk assessments for each site as required by legislation and maintaining records.
- Performing internal and compliance audits of all company sites, reporting findings and managing them to completion.
- Coordinating and managing first aid and fire safety representatives across all sites.
- Investigating all accidents and near-miss incidents, recording and analysing the data.
- Conducting health and safety inspections and preparing required reports and documents.
- Identifying areas where training or certification is necessary to meet legislative standards and arranging such training.
- Keeping up to date with changes in current legislation and implementing these changes within the organisation.
- Liaising with the Facilities Co-ordinator to establish contractor health and safety procedures.
Key Skills:
- Experience: Previous experience in a similar role/environment is essential. Experience across multiple sites is ideal.
- Qualifications: A qualification in occupational health and safety such as NEBOSH General or equivalent or level 3 qualification is preferred.
- Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and other relevant legislation.
- Professionalism: A professional approach to dealing with issues and employees, maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
- Organisation: Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- IT Skills: Proficiency in Windows-based programmes including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of people, both on the phone and face-to-face.
- Teamwork: Strong teamwork skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigating risks and health & safety complaints.
- Completing risk assessments and site inspections.
- Facilitating health & safety training courses and meetings.
- Identifying potential hazards and writing reports.
- Managing processes for safe systems of work and incident management.
- On-boarding new staff with health & safety training.
General:
The role will require occasional overnight stays away from home. A current driving licence is required due to the multi-site nature of the role.
What they offer:
- Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum.
- Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent.
- Working Hours: Monday-Friday.
- Holidays: 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Benefits: Company pension scheme with Scottish Widows, company uniform, and free parking.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company and make a significant impact on the health and safety culture within the organisation.
If you are a dedicated Health & Safety professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Application Process:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via this LinkedIn job post or email your CV to info@d7recruitment.co.uk