Health And Safety Officer in Manchester

Health and Safety Officer – The main responsibility is to ensure that the Bank is compliant with UK Occupational Health & Safety standards, laws and guidelines and to provide a healthy & safe environment for its staff, customers, contractors and visitors and that all the statutory requirements are instituted and maintained throughout.

Responsibilities:

• Develop fire and emergency plans.
• Investigate and report accidents per RIDDOR.
• Implement corrective actions after accidents.
• Chair consultation meetings with staff and management.
• Coordinate risk assessments (FRA, HSRA).
• Manage high-risk activities via permits.
• Protect new/expectant mothers and apprentices from hazards.
• Maintain H&S records and statutory documents.
• Coordinate with government agencies and vendors.
• Display H&S information across offices.
• Create and review H&S policies.
• Collaborate with Premises, Facility, and Admin teams.
• Ensure H&S compliance across branches.
• Attend New Joiners Inductions and management meetings.
• Provide H&S guidance for office fit-outs and maintenance.
• Conduct branch/office visits and report findings.
• Perform periodic checks at offices.
• Handle additional tasks assigned by the department head.

Additional Skills:

IOSH or NEBOSH certification or higher.