Health & Safety Officer
Full job description
Optima UK Inc Ltd
Salary: £31,200 per year
Job Title: Health & Safety Officer
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £31,200+ Benefits
The Company
Our client is seeing success in their field of Earth to Space technology. In recognition of their strong brand and continued growth, we are recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to join their vibrant team
The Role
Creating risk assessments and the implementation of control measures identified
Advisor for teams on company health and safety procedures as well as requirements to comply with
Enforcing Health and Safety Culture on-site to ensure compliance with company health and safety procedures, identifying risks and opportunities
Working on-site on various test site locations to provide H&S oversight
Assisting with the investigation of incidents to identify root causes and develop action plans to correct them
Assist in maintaining internal records of incidents and near misses
Undertake projects and information gathering to establish hazards, levels of risk and identify best practices
Perform Foreign Object Debris checks and safety inspections
Assist in the management and delivery of safety related training to staff
Assist the Health and Safety Officer in implementing and maintaining the Safety Management System
Updating workshop and test site Health and Safety signage
Accountable for Health and Safety on the engine test site and supporting facilities
Conduct investigations and produce detailed reports on any incidents or accidents
The Candidate
Essential Experience & Skills
Minimum NVQ Level 3 Certificate in a safety related field
Previous experience in a health and safety role
Experience of using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Strong problem-solving skills, with experience of gathering evidence to assess, measure and evaluate decision making
A proactive thinker who continuously looks for ways to improve methods and processes
Solid communication skills to ensure key messages are understood
High level of confidentiality when working with and around intellectual property
Good document and technical writing skills
Meticulous administration skills/attention to detail
A confident approach when dealing with Health and safety issues and breachesDesirable Experience/ Skills
IOSH Level 3 General Certificate in Safety and Health for Business or NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
First aid certification
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