Health & Safety Administrator

Our client is one of Northern Ireland’s leading home-grown businesses who often feature in the Top 10 of N.I.’s Top 100 and are seeking a Health & Safety Administrator. Not only are they regarded as one of N.I.’s best firms but also go toe to toe with global players in their industry and are viewed as one of the best in the world at what they do.

Job Overview

• To assist the company in meeting and exceeding its legal obligation with regard to all health and safety regulations
• To assist the EHS manager and team in establishing standards and policies of H&S in all areas of the factories, and to assist in their implementation.(Policy setting)
• To advise and liaise with Managers, Supervisors and employees on all sites as to the necessity and implementation of these standards. (Communicating & Training)
• To ensure through regular assessment and monitoring that the above standards are being maintained. (Audit & Inspection)
• Feedback non-compliance issues and agree actions to become compliant. (Discipline and Enforcement)

Main Activities/Tasks

• Ensure practical risk assessments are carried out for all tasks within the company. Coach employees to complete good quality risk assessments and to manage same
• Advise managers, supervisors and employees of their duties under the various H&S regulations. Coach good behaviours and mind-sets
• Organise and deliver H&S training as required
• Ensure company sets its employees and contractors to work in a safe manner
• Set example for good housekeeping, mind-sets and behaviours. Complete safety inspections regularly, feedback and follow up on closure of actions
• Challenge unsafe systems of work, advise on alternative SSOW. Ensure managers provide information, instruction and training to their team members including supervision
• Maintain & update online document systems to ensure H&S documentation is up to date
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by management

Essential Criteria:

• 12 months previous H&S experience within a Manufacturing / Scientific environment
• Knowledge of current and impending legislation and implications
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the credibility and energy to make an immediate impact at all levels
• Competent in MS office applications

Desirable Criteria:

• Supervisory qualification or experience
• Previous H&S experience with the Pharmaceutical industry
• NEBOSH qualification

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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