We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer for a global company with an office based in the Plymouth area. This role is initially on a 6 month contract with a strong chance of an extension for the right candidate.

JOB PURPOSE:

The objective of this role is to be responsible for the overall Health & Safety of the Plymouth site, and for the ongoing development and implementation of Health & Safety policies together with the development of procedures to ensure compliance with all the UK Government and European Legislation.

Role Duties:

• Development and maintenance of policies & procedures including Risk, Manual Handling, Noise Fire, COSHH and DSE Assessments
• Assist in further developing quality procedures to enable the company to obtain ISO 18001 standard, and to integrate Health & Safety into a total Management System of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
• Set up a yearly programme of inspections and monitoring arrangements, on all company offices, manufacturing department and high profile construction sites. Report findings to relevant management and clients.
• Carry out risk assessments across the site site and review on a regular basis.
• Taking appropriate action when an accident or near miss incident occurs, investigate and interview staff to provide documented preventative actions. Report as required in accordance with current RIDDOR requirements.
• Act as Chief Fire Marshall and co-ordinate the site fire, first aid, disable and emergency teams.
• Implement the yearly heath surveillance programme, such as flu jabs, lung function testing, hearing tests, vision and colour testing.
• Coordinate and purchase all relevant personal protective equipment for site use and manufacturing staff, recording individuals PPE details.
• Coordinate the three blood donor visits by the blood transfusion services and act as focal point for the local industry.
• Responsibility for the overall Health and Safety training programme including the induction of all new staff.

The Ideal Candidate:

• NEBOSH Certificate of Health & Safety
• Member of IOSH
• NEBOSH Diploma part 1 & 2 (Desirable)
• CMIOSH (Desirable)
• Heavy Industrial Experience
• Marine environment experience (Desirable)
• Microsoft Office to an Intermediate level
• Good negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety international standards
• Excellent communication skills, well organised and multi tasked

FPR Group is acting as an employment Business in relation to this vacancy