Reed
Health and Safety Officer
- Location: Beccles
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Salary: £38,950 per annum
We are seeking a Health and Safety Officer who is passionate about sustainable practices and eager to contribute to creating environmentally friendly packaging solutions. This role involves assisting in maintaining the Health, Safety, and Environmental processes on-site, promoting a positive safety culture, and supporting the EHS Manager.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Delegate for the EHS Manager in their absence.
- Conduct environmental monitoring and measurement.
- Maintain the company’s Risk Assessment, Safe Systems of Work, and COSHH systems.
- Report on Safety Performance KPIs and prepare monthly reports.
- Assist the Health and Safety Manager with accident/incident investigations.
- Carry out Environmental/Safety auditing and inspections regularly.
- Prepare and conduct HSE Training and projects throughout the business.
- Have working knowledge on the control of hazardous and general waste management systems.
- Assist departments in raising the standard of training documentation to ensure audit and legal compliance.
- Support departments with EHS activities such as SSOW/RA/Best Practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- NEBOSH Health and Safety and Environmental Certificates or equivalent IOSH Qualification.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied workload and work to a schedule.
- Quick response capabilities to incidents with appropriate action to assure team safety.
- Confident in speaking to others and participating in meetings, delivering presentations.
- Good understanding of task-based risk assessments and relevant supporting training documentation.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft suite of applications.
- Excellent listening skills, self-organised, flexible, and able to prioritise own workloads.
Desirable Selection Criteria:
- Recognised training and/or experience in BS ISO 45001/40001.
- Experience in a similar role, with a good working knowledge/experience of Risk Assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR, and Display Screen equipment.
- Proven understanding of environmental and health and safety legislation.
- Experience of industrial plant and equipment in a high volume production environment.
Company Benefits:
- 25 days Holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) and Christmas Shutdown.
- 3% Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, Group Income Protection Scheme.
- Company Sick Pay Scheme, Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme.
- Free hot and cold beverages with monthly “Sweet & Savoury” treats.
- Cycle to Work scheme, Long Service Awards, Learning and Development Opportunities.
- Refer a Friend, discounts on gyms, Bungay swimming pool, Christmas Hampers, and many more!
How to Apply:
If interested, please scan the QR code provided to apply. Ensure to submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position as a Health and Safety Officer.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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