Health & Safety Officer

We are excited to be recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer for our Client based in Stourbridge. This is a hugely exciting and challenging opportunity for someone to join a very successful, employee focused organisation. Duties/responsibilities; Regularly review HSE updates & advise management on changes impacting the business. Build competence across the business. Complete & conduct COSHH assessments, general risk assessments & safe systems of work; ensuring they reflect current operations. Perform regular site walk arounds - identifying & correcting issues found. Manage commissioning & documentation. Drive shopfloor improvements. Deliver training & Toolbox talks. Monitor & enforce compliance. (reporting issues & following these up) *This is a reporting and advisory role - prepare reports for management on H&S performance, trends & recommendations. The ideal candidate will have: * In-depth knowledge of current health and safety legislation and regulations (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, PUWER, Machinery Directive/Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations). * Competence in key industry-specific areas, such as Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments and machinery safety. * Strong risk assessment and auditing skills, including identifying hazards on the shop floor. * Excellent investigation and analytical abilities for accidents, near misses, and cost analysis. * Effective communication and training skills to engage directors, foremen, section leaders, and shop floor staff. * Problem-solving and proactive approach to drive cultural improvements and implement practical controls. * Organisational skills for record-keeping, policy reviews, and other relevant documentation. In return you will receive a competitive salary, great working environment, along with support & backing of the Senior management team to really make this role yours! Hours are Mon - Friday days (40 hours approx per week)