Scope of Role:

As an integral member of the Operations Team at Kingspan the Health & Safety Officer plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and sustainable work environment. This role requires a proactive approach to health, safety, environmental management, and compliance, while continuously improving processes, systems, and standards. Reporting directly to the Factory Manager, the H&S Officer will oversee and implement the health and safety framework, ensuring the site meets industry standards and legal requirements.

About Kingspan Light, Air + Water

Kingspan Light, Air + Water is a division of Kingspan Group operating in 20 countries across the globe. We design manufacture and service natural daylighting, smoke ventilation, water, and safe storage solutions. Our solutions are designed to ensure the buildings of the future deliver more. We do this in a way that combats climate change while optimizing the benefits of daylighting, fresh clean air and sustainable water. Our purpose is to make a difference in everything we do, while improving the comfort safety and wellbeing of our buildings occupants whilst protecting our worlds natural resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety, and Compliance Management:

• Maintain and update ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 37301 standards to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, ensuring timely corrective actions are taken, and maintain proper documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with new legislation affecting Health and Safety, implementing necessary changes to company processes.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and review method statements, safe operating procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee First Aid and Fire Warden refresher training, ensuring timely completion.
• Coordinate Health Surveillance for production staff every two years to ensure ongoing health and safety monitoring.
• Perform site health and safety inspections and audits, addressing any issues related to housekeeping, chemical storage, PPE usage, and overall site safety.
• Provide monthly Health and Safety reports, tracking key metrics and improvements.

Compliance Culture & Training:

• Promote a strong safety and compliance culture across the organization through leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate monthly Health and Safety meetings, document minutes, and ensure that actionable outcomes are followed up.
• Lead regular Toolbox talks focused on health, safety, and compliance topics.
• Manage the Training and Competency Matrix, ensuring that all employees are appropriately trained and competent in their roles.
• Drive improvements in health, safety, and environmental control techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Environmental Management & Sustainability:

• Perform daily environmental checks to ensure alignment with ISO 14001 standards and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to environmental performance, uploading relevant data to the Accuvio Sustainability software system.
• Monitor the testing and inspection of materials and products, ensuring finished product quality aligns with regulatory and company standards.
• Manage the calibration of equipment and maintain an up-to-date Calibration register, ensuring that all tools are calibrated annually.

Audit & Risk Management:

• Support internal and external audits, ensuring full preparedness and compliance with relevant standards.
• Proactively evaluate and improve techniques for managing environmental impact, health and safety risks, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure the business is aligned with best practices in health, safety, and sustainability.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Travel to other sites as needed to support health, safety, and compliance initiatives.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• General IOSH Certification
• Internal Auditor Qualification (preferred)

Experience & Knowledge:

• Proven experience in Health and Safety management and risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 standards.
• Experience in preparing companies for audits and maintaining relevant certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to drive change, influence others, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Management experience is highly desirable, with the ability to lead initiatives and teams to success

If you are a proactive individual with the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this position. Kingspan is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.