Health & Safety Officer

2 weeks ago

Darwen, United Kingdom WEC Group Full time

Established for over 40 years and now one of the largest engineering and fabrication companies in the UK, WEC Group Ltd requires a professional **Health & Safety Officer** to join our team at our headquarters in Darwen, Lancashire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated **Health & Safety Officer**, who can improve the Health and safety systems and culture within a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering company.

**Responsibilities**
- Ensuring the company is compliant and up to date with all relevant legislation and regulations.
- Ensure the company remain compliant to ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015.
- Lead and provide advice on any health & safety improvements to ensure the safety of all personnel and visitors.
- Conduct audits throughout the group in line with current accreditations.
- Conduct toolbox talks throughout the group.
- Conduct health & safety awareness training when required.
- Host external accreditation audits.
- Conduct safety inspections throughout the group.
- Coordinating risk assessments and ensuring they are current and effective within all departments.
- Monitor the accident and incident system and make improvements if needed.
- Continue to improve the health & safety within the company.
- Control and investigate any Health & Safety claims or complaints.
- Provide regular updates to top management of any key improvements and issues.
- Travelling between sites within the WEC Group will be required.
- Any other health & safety related duties as and when required.

**Knowledge, Skills, Experience**
- NEBOSH qualified is preferred.
- Knowledge of CDM requirements is beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to lead improvements.
- Must have held a similar position previously.
- Previous health & safety experience within an engineering environment is beneficial.
- A high level of IT skills, including Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- A full UK driving licence.

**Working Location/Environment**

Darwen, Lancashire

**Hours of Work**

Week 1: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Week 2: 8am - 5pm Monday - Thursday & 8am - 2pm Friday

**Company Benefits**
- 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
- Company profit share scheme
- Free car parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company pension
- Death in service scheme
- Employee benefit loan scheme
- Company mobile

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: One location

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