HSE Officer

Job Summary:  

To support the HSE Manager in the promoting and maintaining of the Health, Safety and Environmental culture within the company.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure that every person in the company follows company safety policies required under the law.
• Conduct risk assessments and list all the possible ways to reduce likelihood and severity.
• Regularly inspect the work areas to ensure that company policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure that the company supports safe working practices and complies with the law.
• Support the development of H&S strategies and plans.
• Record and review all workplace accidents and incidents for reporting and statistical purposes.
• Keep up to date with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation that affect the company.
• Assist with creating management reports, including bulletins, newsletters, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure all equipment is operated safely.
• Ensure disposal of all waste and hazardous substances are carried out in line with safety and environmental legislation.
• Support the management team to maintain and improve ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 accreditation.

Desirable:

• Health and Safety experience within the marine or other heavy industry.
• Prior engineering manufacturing experience and knowledge
• Auditing experience of ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 management systems

Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills:

• Negotiating ability: you will need to encourage all employees to implement safety standards that can affect the speed and efficiency of the company’s operations.
• Diplomacy: the job requires patience to secure everyone’s cooperation
• Analytical: you’ll need to understand complex ideas while presenting them in simple but accurate terms.
• Ability to comprehend Health, Safety and Environmental law and regulations
• Ability to build effective relationships with other team members and employees.

The package:

• Competitive base pay
• 31 days holiday
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Excellent L&D opportunities

to get more information or apply for this role please contact People.skills@harland-wolff.com