Health and Safety Officer

Job Title: Health & Safety

Location: Stourbridge

Salary:      £30,000 to £35,000

Hours:    07:00 – 16:00 07:00 – 13:00

Responsibility for the day-to-day tasks relating to Environmental Health & Safety. Striving for best practice and continual improvement in line with business objectives.

What’s in it for you?

• Reputable Company
• 34 days holiday

• Lead by example, be a role model and representative of employee Safety for the EHS department and provide help and advice with all Environmental Health and Safety matters
• Assist in the investigation of Accidents, Near Miss and Dangerous occurrences using Root Cause investigation procedures and record findings in detailed reports
• Carry out Environmental Health and Safety audits and inspections in line with schedules
• Monitor and assist the fire warden team with the weekly fire alarm tests and ensure all records are updated on the tracker
• Assist with quarterly fire evacuation tests and ensure all records are updated on the tracker
• Monitor and assist the First Aid team with the weekly first aid station inspections
• Attend and participate in Health and Safety meetings and daily production meetings as required
• Conduct Risk Assessment Reviews and create new Risk Assessments for all departments as required
• Schedule employee training with external training companies
• Conduct employee training and toolbox talks
• Maintain the training matrix
• Review Fire Risk Assessments and ensuring all open actions are addressed with urgency
• Review LOLER and PUWER statutory inspections via the HSB portal and ensure all open actions are addressed with urgency
• Review all pre use check sheets and ensure all points raised are investigated and acted upon with urgency
• Create and review Safe Systems of Work for all departments
• Maintain the COSHH Management system using Chemwatch software, updating Risk Assessments and Safety Data sheets when necessary
• Conduct safety walks to monitor compliance with Safe Systems of Work and PPE requirements
• Assist in the Control of Contractors Procedure ensuring all Risk Assessments, Method Statements, training documents and Liabilities Insurances have been received
• Carry out contractor inductions as required
• Issue PPE to employees and maintain the PPE inventory
• Raise internal purchase requisitions for the EHS department
• Conduct new employee inductions and assist with new employee onboarding process
• Monitor and maintain the Legionella management system using the Advanced Water Portal
• Monthly update of Environmental Health and Safety notice boards with new information including current safety campaign
• Maintain the Environmental Aspects and Impacts Register
• Monitor Environmental waste streams and arrange correct disposal when required
• Attend seminars and safety groups where required
• Always work towards Continuous Improvement
• Any other ad hoc duties as required

Experienced Required

• Experience – 2 years minimum experience in Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment
• Qualifications – IOSH Managing Safely (minimum). NEbosh General preferred, or working towards
• Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Highly organised with an eye for detail and a focus on task completion

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Good time management
• Use of initiative and self-motivated
• Strong work ethic and resilience
• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Team player
• Understanding of manufacturing environments and processes

• A good energy and enthusiasm
• Driving licence and use of vehicle
• Willingness to undertake CPD

Workforce Manufacturing are responsible for thousands of temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent vacancies across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job categories, Quality Engineers, Design Engineers, Project Managers and Production Mangers . We are always on the lookout for the best talent, so if you know anyone please do get in touch

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