Health & Safety Coordinator

Health and Safety Coordinator

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Company

Our client is a very well-established producer of high-quality foods into the retail sector and due to expansion, they are looking to add a new role to their highly successful team.

Main Scope and Purpose of the Position

Coordinating and completing the day-to-day Health and Safety Management within the premises.

Duties and Responsibilities

* The Company has recently passed the ISO45001 Compliance certification and now they need someone to help them maintain it.

* Ensure scheduled maintenance / Safety checks, General DIY and tests are completed. (FLT, Pallet trucks, Compactor, bailers, ovens, lifts, hoists, IPAF scissor lift, LEV, suppression systems, A/C, Security, CCTV, E/Light testing, P1 Fire Alarm System, Bell Testing, Machine safety, Boilers, Refrigeration/ Chilling,)

* Delivering on-site Health and Safety Training (E learning, Induction, COSHH, PPE)

* Legionella Management System (domestic water checks/flushing/ sampling)

* Assist with the implementation of risk assessment and control measures and consider how risks can be reduced

* Control, Audit general areas (housekeeping, compliance, safety Control & waste collections).

* Undertaking of Accident Investigations to assist the client as required (RIDDOR)

* Contractor management of Permit to work scheme (Hot Work Permits)

* Completion of reasonable administration and Business Development duties (Maintenance forms, Service reports, Visitors)

* Keeping up to date with new Legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that may affect the business

Knowledge, Skill and Experience

* A current baseline health and safety certificate (NEBOSH Certificate)

* Experience in a similar role (ideally in the food industry).

* Hold current Training Certificates (First Aid, Fire Marshall, IPAF, Food Safety)

* Experience of working within a budget, (prioritising)

Salary and benefits

£40,000-£42,000
20 days holiday + Bank holidays
08:00 – 16:00 or can be flexible on start finish

Occasionally you will need to work a day on your weekend but not often and if so, you get a day off in the week.
Pension

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