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Industrious Recruitment are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to work for a client in the Milton Keynes area.

The Health and Safety Officer will drive compliance and foster a positive safety culture. In this role you’ll carry out inspections, audits and risk assessments, investigate incidents, and provide training and guidance across the organisation.

Accountability Expectations:

* Responsible for own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or don't do).

* Work in adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Act 1999 and all other relevant H&S UK Law as set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

* Report any issues, risks, hazards, near misses, incidents or unsafe practices to the management immediately.

* Understand risks, including COSHH, and how to mitigate them, including adherence to PPE rules.

* Ensure areas of work are clean, safe and 'fit-to-fly'.

* Attend all required health & safety training.

* Work in adherence to various ISO standards

Specific Responsibilities:

* Develop, implement, and promote a proactive health and safety culture within the organisation.

* Conduct workplace risk assessment and recommend control measures to reduce hazards.

* Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks to employees at all levels.

* Monitor and review health and safety performance, identifying areas for improvement.

* Lead on incident investigations, ensuring lessons learned are shared and corrective actions are implemented.

* Support management in developing emergency procedure and conducting drills.

* Ensure all staff have access to the necessary PPE and are trained in its proper use.

* Work with department heads to integrate Health and Safety considerations into daily operations.

* Keep up to date with emerging risks and industry best practices to continuously improve safety standards.

* Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence employees at all levels.

* Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks and develop effective control measures.

* Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and make informed decisions.

* Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects, audits, and training sessions effectively.

* Ability to handle and investigate accidents with professionalism and discretion