Health & Safety Officer (Part-Time)

Location: Holme-upon-Spalding Moor, York.
Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible, including some weekend coverage when necessary)
Salary: Up to £16 per hour
Benefits:

28 days holiday (pro rata) including bank holidays
Flexibility around working patterns
Autonomy to lead health & safety for the site
Working within a friendly and supportive team environment The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing family-run business in a key standalone role. As the Health & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for the full site health & safety function - from strategic planning and policy development to hands-on safety audits and staff training.

You'll work closely with managers across operations, HR, and technical teams, providing advice, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Senior team and Line Managers, providing them with expert advice and guidance, coaching and developing their knowledge on H&S Policies, Safe Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments.
Work with the HR and Technical management teams to provide safety support in the various audits to which the company is exposed.
Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
Prepare and enforce policies and procedure to establish a culture of health and safety.
Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to company and legal requirements.
Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations.
Inspect equipment and machinery to ensure legal compliance and identify possible unsafe conditions for repair/improvement.
Manage the site statutory safety inspections for: Lifting equipment; Fork lift trucks; Fire extinguishers; Ladders and Racking.
Carry out regular workplace inspections and generate action plans to encourage improvement of practices and housekeeping with the workforce.
Investigate accidents and incidents to discover root causes and assist in the prevention of further incidents.
Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.
Drive hazard and near miss reporting to encourage the workforce to maintain their safety and that of others.
Maintain the incident reporting system and management action plans.
Develop emergency procedures for the site and maintain records for the Fire Log Book.
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new preventative measures.
Carry out risk assessments for new activities and review on a regular basis or whenever changes are made or have an impact on operations. Maintain updated Safety Data Sheets to support the COSHH assessments.
Provide Health and Safety training, inductions and toolbox talks for staff, visitors and contractors.
Update Safe Operating Procedures.
Lead monthly H & S Committee meetings, ensuring company compliance is adhered to.
Maintain monthly and quarterly Health and Safety Key Performance Indicators.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident self-starter with the expertise and professionalism to lead health and safety independently on site. You must have solid knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and a genuine commitment to promoting a safe workplace.

Essential Requirements

Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
Driven and motivated.
Completer / Finisher.
Strategic thinker.
Basic knowledge of Occupational Health protocol.
NEBOSH General Certificate.
Previous experience in health and safety management and training.
Positive attitude to work colleagues.
Good computer / technology skills.

Desirable (Not Essential)

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health.
Membership of IOSH.
Extensive and up to date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
Experience of Health and Safety management.

For more information please contact Travis Townsend at Major Recruitment on (phone number removed) OR (url removed)

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