Health and Safety Officer

Rotolok is a global market leader in rotary valves and valve technologies for the powder processing and bulk handling industries. We manufacture durable, reliable products which continue to deliver value for our customers throughout the product lifespan.

We are proud to be a family business and work as a team so all our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.

If you are customer focussed, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.

The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for promoting a strong Health and Safety focused culture across the business and creating a safe working environment.

This role will be based at our Head Office in Tiverton, Devon but will involve providing support on a regular basis to our sister company Northfield Foundry in Brixham, Devon.

Candidates will need to have demonstrable experience of working in a Health and Safety role within a manufacturing/engineering environment.  An IOSH qualification is essential whilst a NEBOSH qualification would be an advantage.

Our ideal candidate will have an understanding of Health and Safety Legislation and experience of undertaking risk assessments.

MAIN DUTIES OF JOB:

• To be the first point of contact for all Health and Safety issues
• Develop, implement and enforce Health and Safety policies and procedures ensuring they are adhered to at all times
• Develop and implement a system of health and safety inspections and audits to help monitor performance
• Advising on the maintenance and improvement of safe systems of work
• Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced
• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and make recommendations for improvement
• Inspect equipment and machinery to ensure safety
• Investigate accidents and incidents and produce reports
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer’s industry.
• Advise on a range of specialist areas, eg fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, etc.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Report on health and safety issues and KPIs
• Lead in-house training with managers and employees regarding Health and Safety

You will have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your workload with competing priorities and frequent interruptions. Excellent collaboration and influencing skills are needed to be successful in this role, along with interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.

Benefits of working for the Rotolok Group

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Annual company pay review and individual merit award review
• Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees
• Basic hours.
  Monday to Thursday – 08.30 to 17.00
  Friday – 08.30 to 13.00
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 30 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
• Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)
• Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period)
• Employee Support and Perks Package
• Free car parking
• Investment in our employees through learning and development
• Flexible and family friendly policies

We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Simon Bates, Technical Director on (01884) 232232.

CLOSING DATE:  25 April 2025