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Alexander Steele Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading food manufacturer based in East Riding of Yorkshire supplying to major retailers. Due to a period of exciting growth, they are looking to appoint a Part Time Health & Safety Officer to work closely with wider function to improve company culture.

On offer:

* £16 per hour – 25 hours per week

* Flexible hours

* Company pension

* Working Mon - Fri

The role:

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Health & Safety Officer will support the company to comply with health & safety legislation and work to establish a health & safety culture within the business.

The successful candidate is tasked with the responsibility of identifying potential hazards, creating policies that ensure a safe workplace, and looking out for areas of improvement. They will also be the go to for staff and line managers to advise on health & safety matters.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

* Act as a first point of contact for colleagues seeking advice

* Support the company during safety audits

* Create health and safety plans according to legal requirements

* Inspect internal equipment regularly to ensure compliance

* Investigate accidents to discover cause and work on prevention

Candidate requirements:

The business is looking for an individual who ideally has experience within the food industry. They are also willing to consider candidates from a manufacturing background. You must be a strong communicator, able to work in a fast paced environment, and able to manage a varied workload.

* Experience working in a health & safety role at a similar level

* NEBOSH Qualification

* Confident and assertive communication skills

* Confident engaging with operational teams