Working Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours of work: Week 1: 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday
Week 2: 8am – 5pm Monday – Thursday and 8am – 1pm Friday
Join WEC Group – one of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies – as a Health and Safety Officer/ Coordinator you will play a vital role in promoting a safe, compliant, and positive working environment across our dynamic operations.
The WEC Group, established in 1979 is one of the UK’s leading Sub-contract manufacturing companies. With over 950+ Staff across 10+ Manufacturing sites across the UK, we are one of the top suppliers of Metal and Sheet metal fabrications for some of the biggest companies worldwide. Industry-leading Salary and benefits
Be part of a rapidly expanding company
Opportunities for career progression and personal development About the role As a Group Health and Safety Officer/Coordinator, you will have an instrumental role working for the WEC Group’s central function, where you will be fully supported by the Group’s QHSE Manager. Your role will involve,
Actively supporting continuous improvement for all health and safety activities throughout all WEC divisions. Ensuring all personnel and visitors are adhering to safe working practices. Identifying and resolving health and safety issues quickly and effectively using the embedded health and safety tools and techniques used throughout the group. Focusing on reducing the accident rate and non-conformances throughout the group. Providing key Health and Safety support to all the WEC Group divisions. Undertaking Internal and Supplier audits. Document control. Supporting all WEC divisions with their own NCRs. Attending/leading health and safety meetings at all WEC divisions. Raising and implementing safety notices. Identifying and implementing health and safety improvements throughout all WEC divisions. Completing customer questionnaires as and when required. Leading supplier approval. Conducting toolbox talks as required/support supervisors with their own toolbox talks. Supporting environmental related tasks. Any other health and safety related duties as and when required. Essential Experience: Good working knowledge of H+S processes Passionate about improving Health and Safety Excellent communicator at all levels Excellent time keeping Ability to complete given tasks within a timely manner Sharp attention to detail Meticulous and diligent attributes Ability to work independently when needed Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook Full UK driving licence, as you will be driving the company cars between sites Desirable Experience: Engineering/fabrication/welding experience Safe working practices within an engineering environment Health and Safety inspections/reports Risk assessments Health and Safety audits Environmental audits Non-conformance reporting Identification of workplace hazards and associated risks Implementation of effective preventive actions ISO45001:2018 standard ISO14001:2015 standard Health and safety related qualifications Company Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Profit share
Refer a friend scheme
Free on site car parking
Company pension
Employee benefit loan scheme
Death in service award
Discounted gym membership
Discounted attractions
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