Health and Safety Officer

Job title:

Health and Safety Officer

Company:

Fleming Agri Products

Job description

Health and Safety OfficerFleming Agri-Products and FNW Group are jointly recruiting a Health and Safety Officer to lead and oversee all aspects of Health and Safety within the respective companies.Fleming Agri-Products is a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery based in Newbuilding’s, Northern Ireland. The company promotes a value for money product portfolio that is sold extensively throughout the UK and Ireland as well as several significant export markets including France, New Zealand and the USA. All manufacturing facilities are sited in Newbuildings with metal processing and finishing the primary activities employing over 100 people.The FNW Group of companies is based across the North of Ireland. The companies in the group are Fleming Steel, Fleming Doors and Fleming Coatings based in St. Johnston, Co. Donegal; Norwest Roofing Systems in Omagh; Limavady Roller Doors in Limavady and BES Solutions in Belfast. The Group currently employs approximately 70 people. The Group has a wide-ranging product offering and customer base across the island distributing steel and roofing products, providing metal finishing services (such as powder coating) and manufacturing, installing and maintaining access solutions.About the roleThe RoleThe Health and Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for all employees by implementing and maintaining health and safety standards in compliance with legal requirements and company policies, whilst promoting and supporting continuous improvement and best practice within each organisation. The companies’ combined have approximately 170 employees over 5 sites (including off-site fitting and maintenance teams).Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities1. Undertaking duties covering all aspects of Health and Safety in the workplace.2. Ensure compliance to all Health, Safety and Environmental legislation as well as company policies and requirements for Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).3. Develop, review, promote and implement policies, guidelines, and best practices to promote a safe working environment for all employees.4. Provide guidance, advice, and support to managers and team leaders5. Promote a culture of safety within the organisation.6. Development of training plans and assist with the delivery of training7. Ensure all employees are meeting PPE requirements, and all machine safety devices/procedures are in place and used correctly8. Develop and review risk and COSHH assessments. Identify hazards and implement measures to mitigate risks. Manage reporting and investigation for any incidents, hazards, and near misses. Implement remedial action.9. Carry out regular safety audits/inspections and address any compliance issues keeping up to date with current legislation10. Organise external safety audits and liaise with external organisations such as HSE/HSA, insurance, etc, as necessary11. Maintain all Health & Safety records, and complete all aspects of administration as required12. Ensure all visitors and subcontractor personnel comply with all H&S requirementsIn Return· Progression, training, and development opportunities· Competitive salary dependent on experience· Fleming Agri Products Company Profit Sharing Scheme· Hybrid Working (1 day work from home)If you would like any more information or have any questions, please e-mail or .Fleming Agri-Products and The FNW Group are equal opportunity employers, we encourage applications from all candidates who meet the criteria.To be eligible to apply applicants must already have a right to work in NI and/or ROI.About the companyAll Fleming products are designed and manufactured with our motto “Simplicity is our Strength” in mind.Required Criteria

• Qualification such as a diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or other relevant qualification
• Previous experience in a health and safety environment
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and best practices
• Information technology skills
• Time management skills
• Strong Communication skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with an open mind and willingness to learn
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively to the culture of the organisation

Desired Criteria

• Nebosh Qualified
• Train the Trainer and/or Other Instructor Qualifications
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Skills you’ll need

• Compliance
• Risk Assessments
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management

Expected salary

Location

Londonderry – Donegal

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:10:43 GMT

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