At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion workplace safety and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic logistics environment.
- Company: Growing logistics business focused on health and safety excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £45k, Monday to Friday shifts, and travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to foster a positive safety culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on employee safety and wellbeing in the food logistics sector.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 42500 - 42500 £ per year.
About the Role
I am currently partnering with a growing logistics business who are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to champion workplace safety, drive continuous improvement and help create an environment where every employee can work confidently and safely. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced health and safety professional to make a tangible impact across warehousing in chilled, ambient and cold storage operations. You'll work closely with teams at all levels, promoting best practices, delivering training, and ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing. This role will require some travel to other sites and expenses will be covered.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement effective control measures.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, preparing detailed reports and recommending preventative actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of incidents, inspections, training activities, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate, deliver, and monitor health and safety training programmes across the business, ensuring training records and matrices remain current.
- Lead emergency preparedness initiatives, including fire evacuation drills, first aid procedures, and response planning.
- Develop, review, and continuously improve health and safety policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
- Drive a positive safety culture through employee engagement, awareness campaigns, and continuous communication.
- Monitor the availability, condition, and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment.
- Manage first aid supplies and ensure adequate provision across all operational areas.
- Support compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards, and company requirements.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or an equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Experience
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within food logistics, warehousing, or a related sector.
- Demonstrable experience conducting audits, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Experience working within warehousing and cold storage environments is highly desirable.
Skills & Attributes
- Analytical and proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
- Ability to promote behavioural change and foster a positive safety culture.
- Confident delivering training and presenting information to groups of varying sizes.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Health & Safety Officer in Dungannon employer: Zachary Daniels Recruitment
Join a dynamic logistics company in Dungannon as a Health & Safety Officer, where your expertise will directly contribute to fostering a safe and compliant workplace. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, the company offers a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and professional development, alongside competitive remuneration and travel expense coverage. This role not only allows you to make a significant impact but also provides opportunities for growth within a thriving sector.
Contact Details:
Zachary Daniels Recruitment Recruitment Team
