health and saftey officer

Health & Safety Officer About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Compliance Officer to take responsibility for promoting and maintaining a safe, legally compliant, and positive working environment across our organisation.

This is an autonomous role suited to a self motivated individual who can confidently manage safety systems, provide practical support to managers and employees, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring health and safety remains at the forefront of daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective workplace safety arrangements and compliance programmes.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on statutory obligations and best practice.
• Monitor workplace activities to ensure safe working standards are maintained.
• Complete routine inspections and audits, identifying areas for improvement and following through on corrective actions.
• Produce and review risk assessments, method statements, and other safety documentation.
• Manage accident, incident, and near miss reporting processes, including investigations and recommendations.
• Coordinate mandatory inspections and servicing schedules for workplace equipment and safety systems.
• Deliver safety briefings, inductions, awareness sessions, and employee training.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and prepare management reports on safety performance.
• Support emergency planning arrangements and ensure appropriate procedures remain up to date.
• Facilitate employee participation in safety initiatives and encourage a culture of shared responsibility.
• Chair safety review meetings and monitor progress against agreed actions.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, people focused approach.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Health and Safety qualification such as the NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Previous experience in a health and safety role within an operational environment.
• Sound understanding of current UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting workplace assessments and implementing control measures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Good administrative and IT skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent advanced qualification.
• Membership of IOSH or a similar professional body.
• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, engineering, food production, or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with occupational health and employee wellbeing initiatives.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible working pattern.
• Holiday entitlement on a pro rata basis.
• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing organisation.
• Supportive management team and collaborative working environment.

Interested?

If you are passionate about workplace safety and enjoy building strong working relationships while driving compliance and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.