Health, Safety and Facilities Coordinator

Salary – Competitive salary and excellent rewards.

Location – Our sites include RS Marine Group HQ and RS Sailing – Romsey, Southampton, RS Electric Boats – Hamble, RS Cowes – Cowes Isle of Wight, RS Sailing Midlands, Newark and Cheetah Marine Ventnor Isle of Wight

Contract – Permanent

Hours – Full Time or Part Time

Closing Date – 23rd September 2024

As a rapidly growing company within the marine industry, we have an exciting career opportunity for a Health and Safety Coordinator to support and oversee our network of established sites based within Hampshire.

As the group’s Heath Safety Officer, you will have a pro-active, can-do, pragmatic approach, ensuring business relevance whilst maintaining strict cost control. You will assist the business in meeting all its statutory safety & environmental responsibilities and will promote a culture of continual safety behavioural improvement.

Our sites include RS Marine Group HQ and RS Sailing – Romsey, Southampton, RS Electric Boats – Hamble, RS Cowes, Cowes Isle of Wight and Cheetah Marine Ventnor Isle of Wight

Role & Responsibilities:

• Review and approve H&S policies, procedures, work instructions and safe systems at work.
• Review H&S legislation, regulations, HSE guidance and Approved Codes of Practices; and ensure implementation within the organisation.
• Provision, implementation, review, approval, and maintenance of Risk COSHH & REACH Assessments as required by UK and EU Legislative requirements.
• Establish controls to ensure adherence to the H&S program.
• Compile all H&S activity reports and performance statistics as required.
• Provision of H&S information, instruction, and training, as and when required.
• Oversee and advise on the day-to-day implementation of H&S arrangements – including Risk Assessments, Inspection
• Investigate and follow up accident, incidents and near misses.
• Support HR in full training program
• vehicle/fleet H&S (maintenance)

Facilities Management:

• Oversee facilities management across all sites, including RS Marine Group HQ, RS Sailing, RS Electric Boats, RS Cowes, RS Sailing Midlands, and Cheetah Marine.
• Conduct regular meter readings and manage utilities for all locations.
• Ensure all sites meet health and safety standards, addressing any issues promptly.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs to keep facilities in optimal condition.
• Manage contracts with external service providers related to facilities and utilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a related industry in a H&S role
• An understanding of the Marine Industry
• Experience of maintaining a safe working place

Benefits Package:

Company events, Cycle to work scheme, On-site parking, Referral programme, great marine discounts, Wellness programme

With a history of producing award-winning dinghies, keel boats and powered craft, the RS Marine Group continues to invest in developing new products using the very latest in marine design and technology. Building on the success of RS Sailing’s place within the sailboat market, the expert technical teams continue to push the boundaries in designing industry leading vessels, not only in the  leisure sector but also within the commercial market since the acquisition of Cheetah Marine.

 To apply or ask any questions about this exciting role, please email lucy@rsmarinegroup.com with a cover letter and a CV attached. We look forward to receiving your application.