Health and Safety Officer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure Health and Safety Compliance across all contract sites;
- Conduct H & S toolbox talks;
- H & S Audits / COSHH, PUWER and DSE assessments;
- You will be instrumental in shaping the direction of Allsaints health and safety policies, procedures and day-to-day management of safety;
- Risk assessments;
- Accident investigations;
- Action regular documented Health & Safety inspections, audits and checks in line with an agreed program;
- To keep business informed of any new legislation, identify gaps and implement actions to ensure conformity;
- Liaise with external Health & Safety consultants in the provision of training programmes and health and safety services;
- Ensure the completion & regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment & operations;
- Ensuring equipment is installed safely and safe disposal of hazardous substances;
- Leading in the training of Managers and Contractors on health and safety issues and risks; developing and delivering group presentations as required;
- Identifying, documenting and briefing out to site, safe operational procedures which take into account all relevant hazards;
- Conduct regular site audits, SHE site committee meetings and Business SHE forum;
- Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation & communicate relevant changes to the business.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of health and safety statutory regulations, you will be able to deliver relevant training to a variety of individuals;
- Ability to demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills;
- A diploma in safety management (NEBOSH or equivalent);
- Flexible and adaptable with a friendly approach;
- Demonstrates commercial awareness (esp. Retail);
- Previous experience in a similar role;
- Ideally have worked in the following industry sectors: Retail, Leisure, Property Management, Hospitality or similar public facing industries;
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience as a Health and Safety Officer in a similar environment;
- Undertake audits and investigations and manage the implementation of recommendations with other key stakeholders across the business;
- Member of IOSH and holder of NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent;
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised working environment;
- CSCS Card;
- Have experience of managing safety across a large, complex business;
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD);
- Up to date knowledge of the Health and Safety legislation.