Health And Safety Officer (Part Time)

Alexander Steele Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading food manufacturer based in East Riding of Yorkshire supplying to major retailers. Due to a period of exciting growth, they are looking to appoint a Part Time Health & Safety Officer to work closely with wider function to improve company culture.

On offer:

• £16 per hour – 25 hours per week
• Flexible hours
• Company pension
• Working Mon - Fri

The role:

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Health & Safety Officer will support the company to comply with health & safety legislation and work to establish a health & safety culture within the business.

The successful candidate is tasked with the responsibility of identifying potential hazards, creating policies that ensure a safe workplace, and looking out for areas of improvement. They will also be the go to for staff and line managers to advise on health & safety matters.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Act as a first point of contact for colleagues seeking advice
• Support the company during safety audits
• Create health and safety plans according to legal requirements
• Inspect internal equipment regularly to ensure compliance
• Investigate accidents to discover cause and work on prevention

Candidate requirements:

The business is looking for an individual who ideally has experience within the food industry. They are also willing to consider candidates from a manufacturing background. You must be a strong communicator, able to work in a fast paced environment, and able to manage a varied workload.

• Experience working in a health & safety role at a similar level
• NEBOSH Qualification
• Confident and assertive communication skills
• Confident engaging with operational teams