Safety, Health, Fire and Environmental Officer

Role – Safety, Health, Fire and Environmental Officer
Location – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Working hours – Monday to Friday – Full time hours
Capacity of role – Permanent position
Salary – £38,000 -£45,000 per annum

Our client is recruiting for a safety, health, fire and environmental officer to join their busy manufacturing plant. Candidates will need to be fully conversant with policies and procedures relating to the role

Main responsibilities include:
• Advise on matters relating to H&SE, including the obligations and responsibilities of managers, employees and contractors.
• Conduct internal H&SE audits and inspections to meet agreed company standards and fulfil the obligations of current legislation and promote continued improvement and change.
• Maintain and keep records of inspections whilst producing reports and action plans to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate risks.
• Follow up on action plans and issue resolution to conclusion and escalate as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Operational and Projects Teams ensure that contractors provide the suitable Risk Assessments, method statements and documentation to proceed with.
• Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, and recommend resolution or change to procedure as appropriate.
• Manage the accident policy to minimise the risk of accidents.
• Deliver a comprehensive training programme to promote, develop and sustain a positive Health & Safety and Environmental culture.
• Carry out inductions for new starters and contractor.
• Ensure contractors are appropriately managed.
• Keep abreast of current and proposed Health, Safety and environmental legislation and advises/acts appropriately.
• Work with Advisory and legal bodies for Group e.g., HSE, or local authorities
• Work with product and supply teams to ensure safe storage and transportation of product.
• Work collaboratively within the management team to constantly refine and deliver the Health Safety and environmental Strategy.
• Ensure company compliance to relevant legislation
• Ensure Occupational Health testing is carried out and monitored.
• Deliver toolbox and training talks.

Candidate attributes –
•Experience in High-risk Environments preferred.
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.
• Environmental qualification would be an advantage but not essential
• Experience within a manufacturing environment 3- 5 Years in a Safety Role.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in order to explain health and safety processes to a range of people and to give presentations to groups.
• The ability to understand and analyse complex information and present it simply and accurately.
• An investigative mind.
• IT skills with working Knowledge of MS office
• Attention to detail.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Ability to understand regulations and to explain them to the wider.
• Business to ensure compliance.
• Be prepared to travel and hold a current driving licence.
• Must be a self-starter with an ability to work on own, or as part of a team.

Please apply for this role with a CV to Gemma at gellis@galaxypersonnel.co.uk or call (01842) 820409

Skills Required

Health and Safety, Fire, Environmental, Accident risk, HSE, NEBOSH, MS office, Communication skills,

Qualifications Required

NEBOSH, Own transport and licence.

Rate of Pay

£38,000.00 – £45,000.00 per year

Job ID – SHFEGE25