Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
Location: Bexley, Otterpool and Swanley
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:30
About Us:
Countrystyle's mission is to provide outstanding customer service, drive innovation, and set market standards for sustainable quality. We transform waste into a valuable resource to protect precious natural resources. We make it easy for our clients to achieve our mutual goals and deliver waste outcomes which benefit the wider community. Our customers love to work with us, they trust us, and share our mission.
About the role:
To deliver comprehensive Health and Safety support across the Bexley contract, including the Bexley RRC and Waste Transfer Station. Additionally, to provide Health and Safety support to Envar Swanley, Countrystyle Recycling Otterpool, and sites operated by the London Borough of Bexley.
Responsibilities:
To advise on the implementation of risk assessments and safe methods of operation, supporting staff to conduct risk assessments.
To assist in the investigation of cases of alleged personal injury/health and safety breaches and provide reports as appropriate.
Investigate and keep records of incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers in order to identify any trends and provide advice on remedial actions as required.
To be responsible for maintaining the My Compliance online Platform for the sites that you are responsible for.
Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
Keep records of inspections findings and produce reports that suggest improvements
To monitor the safety of the Depot building by co-ordinating regular checks and audits of the buildings and work practices, preparing reports and making recommendations for improvement as necessary.
Raise awareness on Health and Safety, Environmental & Quality matters through relevant communications for example toolbox talks and briefings, delivering SHEQ Alerts and Toolbox talks and induction training where necessary
Assist with reviews and audits of Countrystyle Recycling & client's sites to ensure suitability, maintain contractual obligations and ensure the safety of our staff working on these sites.
To assist with the introduction of new systems of work, data recording and procedures as required, including any new H&S management software packages introduced in the future.
Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practice in the industry.About you:
Essentials:
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Incident Investigation
Auditing of Health and Safety
Management Systems
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to work under pressure and act decisively
Have 2 years previous experience as a SHEQ Officer in an industrial or construction environment
IOSH Managing Safety
NEBOSH NGC
The SHEQ Officer will need to have strong communications skills to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, showing leadership and commitment to health, safety and environmental regulations.Desirable:
Environmental Impacts and Aspects Identification
Previous experience in the waste industry
NEBOSH Fire
NEBOSH Environmental Management
Analytical with problem solving capabilitiesBenefits:
Car allowance
Life Insurance with access to GP24
Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
Cycle to work scheme
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, Health and Safety Officer, SHEQ Officer, SHEQ Advisor, Document Handler, Industrial SHEQ Officer, Construction Health and Safety Officer may also be considered for this role