Health & Safety Officer - Blackwood - ref. b50248419

Hours: Full time. Monday - Friday, days regular

Here at The Recruitment Co, we are currently recruiting a Health & Safety Officer to work for a company in Blackwood on a permanent contract.

They maintain the safety information of the organization and promote safety compliance by shaping new protocols and strengthening existing health and safety policies.

Main job roles:

• Monitoring legislation pertaining to Health and Safety and ensuring that NORDAM Europe has systems in place that afford adequate protection to employees and the Company
• Maintaining company policies, procedures and management systems to ensure that appropriate arrangements exist and are maintained to ensure the effective provision of a safe workplace
• Conducting accident and near-miss investigations to ensure that root causes are identified and appropriate controls implemented to prevent reoccurrence & risk assessments
• Providing support with training and education requirements through the delivery or coordination of Health and Safety related training in accordance with organizational needs
• Ensuring appropriate emergency response arrangements exist within the facility and that staff are aware of and are able to comply with these
• Conducting safety inspections and audits to ensure safety standards are maintained throughout all business activities
• Compile statistics and performance metrics related to Health and Safety making recommendations to Management based on safety performance measures
• Coordinating issues relating to environmental protection and maintaining a system of controls that satisfies and exceeds current legislation.

• Professional qualification in Health & Safety/Environmental Management would be advantageous
• Ideally, post graduate qualification in a related topic
• At least three to five years' experience in a similar role
• Computer literate, with particular emphasis on office system management and process tools
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A flexible approach to all tasks with an ability and potential for lateral development
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Must be able to work in a changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude to work ethic
• Must have an innovative approach to problems creating positive and remedial solutions in an efficient manner
• A willingness to help and assist others in a team environment

If you are interested in this role please apple now!

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