Job Ref: 215207643

Date: 2021-11-19 13:04:41

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Our Milton Keynes-based client is looking to recruit a H&S and Facilities Officer.

Position: Health & Safety and Facilities Officer

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8.30am – 5.30pm

Salary: DOE

Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, you will hold health and safety accountability for the site and possess facilities administration experience.

As the H&S and Facilities Officer, you will coordinate the activities required to meet company standards and legal requirements.  With a keen focus on compliance, you will contribute to improving the business and demonstrate the company values and behaviours.

Your day will involve:

Advising employees on how to minimise or ultimately avoid risks and hazards in the
workplace

Operating with safe working practices at all times, with due regard to Health and Safety
regulations, COSHH, Control of Infection, waste disposal, etc First aid duties

Working with and training all employees to manage, monitor and improve the health and
safety standards in the workplace

Being responsible for all safety inspections in the workplace
Assisting with the creation and management of health and safety monitoring systems and
policies in the workplace

Managing emergency procedures and organising emergency teams such as fire marshals and first aiders
Offering general health and safety advice to all employees
Working with HR to facilitate occupational health screening
Facilitating statutory inspections
Recording health and safety tours and logging any accidents and incidents
Acting as the primary contact for maintenance requests and defects
Arranging maintenance and monitoring progress of works
Obtaining quotations for facilities work
You will have:

Previous experience in a safety health and environmental role in food/FMCG or
manufacturing environment

Proven Health and Safety experience
Proven confidence and resilience to deal with challenges from external and internal
stakeholders

Ability to multi-task, be detail orientated and possess strong analytical skills
Ability to work under pressure, be team focused, influential, flexible and confident
Ability to exercise good judgement
Strong communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written and excellent presentation skills
Energy, enthusiasm and commitment are essential characteristics in this fast-moving
environment

Additional Job Elements:

Flexibility in working environment
Ability to travel overseas for training or meetings
Full driver’s license and valid U.K. passport
Flexibility to cover absence of other H&S roles within the UK business
We would like you to have:

2 Years’ experience of health and safety
Experience in facilities administration desirable
Knowledge of The Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 plus applicable regulation
Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!

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