Health and Safety Officer

Are you a Health and Safety Officer looking for a new challenge?

This is the perfect opportunity to join a company that is forward thinking in their regeneration. You will be the driving force behind our health, safety, and environmental standards! Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you'll have the chance to design and implement a comprehensive Health and Safety Improvement Plan. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance and actively shaping a positive safety culture. You will really set the benchmark for safety, creating not just a compliant workspace, but a thriving one. This position offers the chance to influence, innovate, and make a real difference.

In today’s rapidly changing environment, your expertise in compliance and sustainable practices will be key to driving our mission forward. Whether it's ensuring legal standards are met or fostering a safer, healthier workplace, your role will make a significant impact.

The role as a Health and Safety Officer:

• Emergency Response Planning
• Environmental Compliance
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Safety Policies and Procedures
• Incident Investigation
• Training and Awareness
• Risk Assessment and Management

To be successful in this Health and Safety role you will need:

• Analytical skills
• Leadership and influence
• Resilience and persistence
• Calm under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Relevant qualifications and experience
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (minimum).
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience leading health and safety initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to design and deliver HS&E training programs.
• Track record of engaging teams and fostering a positive safety culture.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, reporting directly to the Operations Director.

The package on offer in this Health and Safety Officer role:

• Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm, Friday 7am - 2pm
• Basic salary of GBP40,000
• Paid Holiday & Company Pension.
• Discretionary Company Sick Pay, following 6 months service.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• On-site parking.
• Health cash plan Scheme
• Birthday Holiday: Your birthday off if it falls on a workday
• Cycle to work scheme: The Company operates a cycle to work scheme.
• Eye test voucher
• Staff discount on products

If you feel this Health and Safety Officer opportunity would be right for you, click apply or for more information please contact Sarah Armstrong at Maintech Recruitment on (phone number removed).