About us
Leo Group is one of the UK’s leading specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy. We play a critical role in the food and agricultural industries collecting and processing material – which is converted into meals and oils for use in pet food, cosmetics, chemicals, and renewable fuel. As we continue to grow and develop our operations, we are looking for a health and safety officer. This is a great opportunity for individuals that are hardworking and keen to be part of an existing business that continues to grow.
Working across the entire site, engaging with all employees, responsible for legal compliance and implementation and development of a HSE management system.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working cross functionally to ensure ongoing implementation of the ISO 45001 management system.
- Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and group standards, following best practice methodology to achieve continuous improvement
- Guidance and support to the management team and employees in the identification, assessment, control and resolution of workplace risks
- Carry out risk assessments, advise controls.
- Prepare SSOW/SOP’s.
- Lead in-house training.
- Ensure all employees are trained on the relevant risks and SSOW.
- Provide Health & Safety data and statistics in relation to the site.
- Support in the development and roll out of internal health & safety procedures and strategies.
- Keep up to date with current health & safety legislation and developments within the profession.
- Record and investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and making recommendations and communicating findings where appropriate.
- Liaise with the relevant authorities where required.
- Completion of regular site inspections.
- Ensure LOLER & Pressure inspections are carried out to a schedule.
- Arrange & chair safety meetings with contractors/safety representatives etc.
- Support in any construction Health and Safety regulations,.
- Liaise with contractors on site to ensure CDM Regulations are being adhered too.
- Carry out safety inductions for contractors/visitors and new starters.
- Any additional activities as required by the management team.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Significant experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
- Good level of English language; spoken & written
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate in Microsoft office
Desirable
- NEBOSH qualified
- Strong communication skills; able to challenge and engage across all levels of the business and external customers
- Able to lead and motivate the team
Key relationships:
- Production team
- Despatch team
- Environmental Officer
- Quality Manager
- HR Administrator
- General Manager
- External Suppliers and Contractors
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30.000.00 per year
40hours/week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penrith CA11 0BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
