Health & Safety / Environmental Officer

Full-Time No home office possible

Job Overview
Responsibility for H&S and Environmental duties for our Consett Site.

Provide advice and expertise to employees, supervisors and management in the development, implementation and maintenance of safe work practices and procedures in all operational areas and locations. This will entail conducting risk assessments, administrating awareness and training programs, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.

Duties

Advise Site Management of H&S Law and updates.
Ensure all employees and visitors to site comply with safety legislation and Legrand safety policies are adopted and adhered to.
Ensure that safety procedures and working practices comply with legislative requirements and are in line with company values.
Oversee the reporting of accidents under guidelines in compliance with RIDDOR
To monitor and take appropriate action on accident / incident investigation, record, manage complaints and cases of ill health
Investigating/recording incidents, accidents, complaints and cases of ill health
Undertake risk assessments and site inspections and considering how risks could be reduced.
Produce inspection analysis and reports to suggest improvements
Ensuring that equipment is installed correctly/safely
Deliver and coordinate training and maintain records, ensuring consistency across all sites, including the provision of First Aid and Fire Marshall services
Chair and coordinate H&S meetings for the Consett site
Assist with conducting H&S and Environmental audits and oversee H&S audits by Legrand\’s insurers
Making presentations to groups of employees/managers
Liaising with relevant authorities
Always abide by and actively promote the Legrand Group Values and Code of Ethics.
Perform any other duties within your capabilities as requested from time to time by Management
Foster good employee relationships with Staff and Management

ISO 45001 / 14001 Responsibilities:

Ensure that the OH&S Management System confirms to the requirements of the ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 standard
Report on the performance of the OH&S Management System to top management (supported by UK H&S Manager)
When requested, perform internal audits of the ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Management System.

Experience

At least 2 years experience in a H&S lead role withing a manufacturing environment
Qualified with an Occupational H&S qualification e.g., NEBOSH Certificate / Diploma
Proven ability to acquire and apply detailed legal, technical and regulatory information
Proficient in the use of MS Office, including Excel and Word
Be able to deal efficiently and effectively with difficult situations
Effective communicator at all levels – internal and external stakeholders
Positive, proactive and professional approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
Organisation and time management skills (priorities and multi tasks)
Excellent analysis skills in understanding processes, tasks and operations
Listening and ability to summarise as well as presentation skills
Leadership and persuasive skills
Calm, patient and assertive, with excellent negotiation skills
Driving licence is desirable
Willing to travel to other UK based site locations