Health & Safety Officer

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join their operations team.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting and driving all aspects of the company's Health & Safety programme, ensuring compliance with legislation, promoting a positive safety culture, and maintaining safe systems of work across the facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional who enjoys being visible on the manufacturing floor, engaging with employees at all levels, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to a Zero Harm culture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Health & Safety Compliance

• Facilitate the implementation and ongoing compliance of Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Provide expert Health & Safety advice, guidance, and support to management and employees.
• Review, update, and maintain Health & Safety policies in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations and standards.

Risk Management & Auditing

• Conduct risk assessments and support the implementation of appropriate control measures.
• Identify workplace hazards and drive corrective actions to mitigate risk.
• Schedule and coordinate regular Health & Safety audits and inspections across all departments.
• Carry out regular Gemba walks throughout the facility to ensure compliance with safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Monitor Health & Safety performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Conduct Health & Safety inductions for new employees.
• Deliver refresher training and awareness programmes as required.
• Coordinate external Health & Safety training including:
• Manual Handling
• Fire Warden Training
• Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
• Lifting Equipment Training
• Other statutory training requirements
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.

Incident Management

• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and hazardous occurrences.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting systems.
• Manage incident reporting through internal systems and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Drive the company's Zero Harm objectives.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate Health & Safety records and documentation.
• Monitor servicing and certification of Health & Safety equipment.
• Coordinate and minute weekly Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Produce regular Health & Safety reports and KPI updates for management.