LOCATION
ABP Penston
HOURS OF WORK
Monday to Friday – 8:30am – 5:00pm
REPORTING TO
Health & Safety Manager
ROLE DEFINITION:
Monitor the ABP UK safety management policies and procedures and ensure the site complies with all health and safety legislation by undertaking weekly production audits, inspections and job observations both inside and outside the factory and building, documenting any breaches of health and safety regulations and escalating as appropriate. Support Investigation of all accidents/incidents that occur, headed up by the departmental manager. Ensuring all information is uploaded to the H&S group safety management system and reports analysed for learning which can be disseminated back into the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Ensuring compliance with current legislation, industry standards, and company procedures and be passionate to improve the Management systems, including identification and resolution of any issues.
•Assistance with all audits, internal and external Risk Assessments
•Review and change risk assessments to ensure that all areas of the factory are assessed and suitably adapted if required and within date of review.
Safe Working Procedures
•Assist with writing and implementing new processes
• Build positive relations with all employees, managers and any external contacts and represent ABP and its interests in the best possible manner.
•Support in the assessment of any new equipment on site ensuring all risks have bee adequately reviewed and eliminated prior to work commencing.
•Help H&S Manager with the co-ordination of any emergency situations.
•General administration duties.
•COSHH assessments - review and complete accordingly.
•Conduct fire walk and inspections across site ensuring all fire safety protection is in good working order.
•Attend meetings when required.
•Ensure team briefs take pace and effective use of appropriate communication channels.
•Ensure all workstations are assessed in accordance with the DSE regulations.
•Ensure employee medicals are noted and communicated between HR and H&S.
•Arrange physio appointments and send reminders to keep employees fully communicated.
•Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
•Advise senior management on legal compliance and compliance to ABP UK policies.
•Help facilitate and participate in safety committee meetings encouraging workforce engagement.
•Identify and create plans for the improvement of safety and training and on-going continuous improvement practices.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
•NEBOSH Certificate desired
•Exposure to food/drink sector
•Previous experience carrying out a similar role in a manufacturing environment,
•Positive attitude towards Health and Safety, with a desire to resolve issues effectively and quickly,
•Track record of maintaining and developing a safe working environment,
•Contribute actively as a team player with proven interpersonal skills,
•Strong numeracy and literacy skills to maintain a standard of written and verbal information,
•Experience in training with strong presentation skills and the ability to train staff at all levels,
•Excellent attention to detail, motivational, collaborative and able to deliver results in a fast paced pressurized environment,
•Ability to explain complex technical information in an effective manner,
•Confident Microsoft Office & IT skills.
•Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills are essential along with the confidence to liaise with colleagues at all levels and maintain diplomatic yet assertive approach to problem solving.
•A demonstrable record of promoting a positive health and safety culture in the workplace, with relevant, hands on Health & Safety experience.
•Valid UK Driving License.
Health and Safety Officer employer: ABP Food Group
ABP Food Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment at our Langport site. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we provide comprehensive benefits including health support, career development opportunities, and a vibrant company culture that celebrates achievements through events and recognition schemes. Join us to be part of a team that values trust, respect, and excellence, while enjoying job security and the chance to grow your career in the food processing industry.
