Health & Safety Assistant in Fareham

• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of health & safety policies, procedures and compliance standards across the business.
• Assist with inspections, audits and safety checks to ensure compliance with company policies and legislation.
• Helping to prepare and maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments and method statements.
• Ensuring health & safety documentation is up to date and correctly filed, including reviewing and updating employee training records.
• Preparing and delivering health & safety literature, including memos, newsletters and toolbox talks.
• Assisting with accident, incident and near miss reporting, investigations and the implementation of rectifying actions.
• Arrange and provide training and support to staff on health and safety practices.
• Purchasing health & safety consumables, First Aid supplies, signage and ensuring adequate supplies are maintained.
• Updating health & safety notice boards and safety signage where required.
• Collaborate with the management team to maintain the comprehensive safety plan.
• Liaising with all departments to address health & safety concerns promptly and continuing to promote a positive health & safety culture across the business.
• Maintain own knowledge of health and safety legislation, industry standards, and best practices

Skills and Experience required.

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or working toward (desirable).
• IOSH Managing Safely (required).
• Train the Trainer or equivalent qualification (advantageous).
• Experience within a manufacturing environment (desirable).
• Demonstration of professional competence and development.
• Good knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, etc. 1974, and associated legislation and ACOPS
• Be passionate about safety with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
• Ability to positively influence others.
• Demonstrate a desire for self-improvement and enthusiasm to learn new skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Excellent computer and administration skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Enhanced holiday with service.
• 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with an additional 5 days accrued holiday after time served service and paid birthday leave.
• Free on-site parking
• Free healthy snacks and refreshments

We offer competitive salaries with a generous benefits package, flexible working hours, and excellent training and career development to make the most of individual talents.