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SHEQ Officer

Posted 06 September 2024
Salary £32000 - £38000 per annum
LocationNewry & Mourne, County Down
Job type Permanent
Discipline Environmental, Health & Safety
ReferenceSG10454_1725635720
Contact NameSam Geddis

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a manufacturing firm on the appointment of an SHEQ Officer.

As a SHEQ Officer, you will have responsibility for all Health and Safety matters for the business, including quality and compliance.

In your new role:

  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; implement corrective actions and update documentation

  • Ensure compliance with new health and safety legislation

  • Lead risk assessments, including manual handling, fire risk, COSHH, and fire prevention

  • Maintain and update ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards

  • Conduct occupational health surveys

  • Ensure all employees receive required EHS training, including new hire inductions

  • Participate in monthly Health and Safety conference calls and meetings

  • Provide HSE and compliance support and advice to the business

  • Promote a positive safety and compliance culture across the site

  • Chair monthly Health and Safety meetings, documenting and reporting outcomes

  • Deliver regular Health and Safety toolbox talks and training

  • Coordinate external audits and manage on-site audits

  • Oversee material testing, product inspections, and ensure product quality

  • Investigate and resolve customer complaints, non-conformance issues, and scrappage

  • Arrange hazardous waste disposal and conduct daily environmental checks

  • Lead energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on site

What you will need to succeed:

  • Previous experience in a Health and Safety role

  • Relevant NEBOSH qualification

  • Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001

  • Experience with investigations, audits, inspections, compiling reports and making recommendations as appropriate

  • Strong organisational skills

  • Good communication skills, including written, oral and presentation skills

  • Excellent IT skills (MS Office)

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

  • Previous experience within the manufacturing industry

  • Internal auditor certifications

  • Management experience

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.