Health And Safety Officer
Pertemps Black Country Perms
Bilston, West Midlands
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to join a growing manufacturing business during a significant site relocation and expansion project.
This role will initially focus on overseeing Health & Safety across a major construction project before transitioning into a site-wide Health, Safety & Environmental position once the new manufacturing facility becomes operational.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong construction safety experience, knowledge of CDM regulations and a proactive approach to creating and maintaining a positive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Health & Safety throughout the construction phase, ensuring contractors operate safely and in accordance with legislation.
- Review contractor RAMS, permits to work, site inductions and compliance documentation.
- Ensure all construction activities comply with CDM Regulations and current Health & Safety legislation.
- Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits and workplace risk assessments.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Maintain records relating to RIDDOR, COSHH, risk assessments and other statutory requirements.
- Deliver Health & Safety inductions, toolbox talks and training sessions.
- Plan and coordinate fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Work closely with managers to drive continuous improvement in Health, Safety and Environmental performance.
- Produce reports and analyse Health & Safety performance data.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, including waste management, EPR and PRN requirements.
- Support the business in maintaining legal compliance across all Health, Safety and Environmental activities.
- NEBOSH Diploma (essential).
- Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards.
- Previous Health & Safety experience within a construction environment.
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations.
- Experience managing contractors and construction site safety.
- Knowledge of RIDDOR, COSHH and UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience delivering Health & Safety training and toolbox talks.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Manufacturing Health & Safety experience advantageous.
- Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000.
- Company pension.
- Free on-site parking.
- Opportunity to play a key role in a major site relocation project.
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment.
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