Health and Safety Assistant in Liverpool

Main purpose of the job: Promote and engender a "Safety First" culture within the facility, conducting regular safety checks on work areas and equipment. Meet all key performance metrics for Safety function.

Main missions and results:

• Stay abreast of current occupational legislation and requirements to maintain workplace compliance.
• Meet all key performance indicators and metrics for safety.
• Manage the Day-to-Day control of Potential Incidents, driving the culture by measuring our progress against 1 PI per Month per Employee as a Minimum.
• Manage current Risk profile, ensuring that each Risk Assessment is reviewed on an annual basis or following an Accident/change.
• Manage Plant Chemical register ensuring we have a CoSHH assessment for each chemical and how it is used. Also to ensure that up to date MSDS are available for all products on the chemical register.
• Support departments with PCA HSE oversight and approval when required, conduct PUWER Assessments when required, and REBA Assessments where required.
• Oversee the regular checks of the Eye Wash stations, Spill Kits and First Aid rooms. Conduct Noise Assessments when required.
• Compile the HSE Monthly Dashboard, and data slides for Quarterly HSE Meetings.
• Responsible for identifying hazardous workplace conditions and implementing solutions to remove.
• Take samples of hazardous material, and coordinate the removal of physical, biological and chemical hazards.
• Train employees on safety, company policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to employee safety including Fire Marshall and Risk Assessment training.
• Facilitate inductions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation and ensure necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.
• Perform Health and Safety audits and inspections, providing auditors/inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures.
• Contribute ideas for improving health and safety processes, behaviours and reporting to strengthen overall site performance.

Preferred Skills And Experience:

• It is desirable for candidates to hold a NEBOSH qualification.
• Candidates must have excellent organisational and communicational skills as well as a strong sense of urgency and an ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.
• They must be highly flexible and adaptable with the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team and to work on their own initiative when required.
• A willingness to learn and undertake tasks when required by the business.
• Candidates will ideally have previous experience in a health & safety position, preferably within a fast-moving manufacturing/distribution/retail type environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of the impact of effective health and safety management on operational continuity and business performance is essential.
• English language required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-player with a high level of personal integrity.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel across all borders and functions.
• Must be able to manage several tasks/activities that are occurring at the same time.

Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.

Artifex Interior Systems Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to eliminating discrimination and fostering an inclusive culture for all. Our aim is that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society, that they feel respected and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our colleagues is recognised.