Safety Officer

Are you experienced within the Health and Safety sector? Do you consider yourself to be approachable and a strong communicator? Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

We have a Safety Officer role available within TATA Steel, one of the leading steel manufacturers in the UK. This role is ideal for someone with a Health and Safety background, holding a NEBOSH qualification and is IT Literate.

Role: Safety Officer

Location: TATA Steel, Port Talbot SA13 2NG

(Potential for some travel to TATA Llanwern works)

Rate: £14.75ph(annual salary £28,000)

Contract length: 6 months initially

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:15, 36.5 hours per week

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
• Conducting Health and Safety audits as required
• Adhering to current Health and Safety legislation at all times and promoting this to others within the organisation
• Developing and deploying new safety initiatives
• Providing advice and assistance on all Health and Safety matters within the department
• Liaising with key internal stakeholders including but not exhaustive of; Asbestos coordinators, TATA union representatives, senior management and the Health and Safety Manager
• Conducting site visits, investigations, audits and safety conversations
• Any other administrative support as required to aid the department

Essential requirements:

• NEBOSH general certificate
• Professional membership of IOSH, working towards tech membership
• Up to date knowledge on current Health and Safety legislation
• Knowledge of IOSH blueprint framework
• Driving Licence and use of a vehicle
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• IT literacy especially with MS Office and TEAMS
• Comfortable mentoring and coaching colleagues
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong organisational skills

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay
• Continued personal development through ELearning platforms

All applicants are subject to employment checks including but not limited to: Right to work and employment references.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.