Health And Safety Officer

Location: Greater London

Automotive Repair Systems Ltd is one of the largest independent SMART Repair companies in the UK, with over 150 mobile and static SMART/Paint Repair technicians in their regional teams. We are now hiring an Health and Safety Officer to provide support across the Head Office and Regional Operation centres which are based in Orpington and Liverpool, and also across the network of dealership sites where our Static and Mobile SMART Repair technicians provide high quality repair services to our dealership partners.
What will you be doing as our Health and Safety Officer, you will:
 
* Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health
 
* Maintain existing Health & Safety policies, procedures, and ensure rules and regulations are adhered to, regularly reviewed, updated and communicated
 
* Devise the HSE input for management meetings.
 
* Work closely with the Operations Director to promote a safety driven culture.
 
* Be visible throughout the Company to ensure that safe working practices are being followed.
 
* Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work.
 
* Develop and deliver Health and Safety Inductions, training packages and competency testing to employees throughout the sites.
 
* Ensure each site has sufficient First Aiders and Fire Wardens who are known throughout the business
 
* Ensure that any accidents are documented, and investigated as per statutory requirements
 
* Co-ordinate Occupational Health schedules to ensure that health surveillance tests are carried to meet requirements
 
* Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed.
 
* Conduct Face Fit testing in accordance with current legislation.
 
* Carry out breathable air quality tests at all locations (and mobile) in accordance with current legislation / ACOP (BS EN12021)
 
* Advise on the selection and issue of appropriate PPE / RPE
Skills and attributes, we’re looking for in our Health and Safety Officer:
 
* Preferably NEBOSH (General Certificate) qualified, or equivalent;
 
* Recent and relevant experience in a similar role;
 
* Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development;
 
* Experience of implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures;
 
* Confidential in all matters;
 
* Professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills;
 
* Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills;
 
* Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills;
 
* Ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment;
 
* Ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements;
 
* A strong communicator able to foster and maintain excellent working relationships;
 
* Innovative and pro-active, seeking ways to constantly improve;
 
* Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation;
 
* Clean valid driving licence;
 
* Membership of IOSH or equivalent;
NB. We will consider applications from individuals who are part CEBOSH qualified also