Health and Safety Officer

Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
Location: Manchester
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Salary: 40,000- 45,000

Company Overview:
Innotech is currently hiring in partnership alongside one of the UK's fastest-growing businesses within the power generation and renewables industry. They are seeking a health and safety officer to join their SHEQ team.
With a team of over 200 professionals and a global presence, the company blends innovative technology, in-house manufacturing, and strong customer values-sustainability, flexibility, and integrity-to deliver reliable, tailored power solutions with exceptional after-sales support.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation and regulations in Great Britain (GB).
• Report serious health and safety incidents and legislative breaches to the Group H&S Officer and Head of SHEQ in a timely manner.
• Investigate incidents and report findings.
• Communicate with clients regarding health and safety matters.

Goals & Objectives:

• Support the maintenance of the Group ISO Integrated Management System and related procedures.
• Assist in developing health and safety strategies and internal policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Develop safe operational procedures considering relevant hazards.
• Perform regular in-house and on-site inspections.
• Support training delivery for managers and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain audit and inspection records; suggest improvements.
• Investigate incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Oversee safe equipment installation and hazardous substance management.
• Provide advice on and maintain an up-to-date COSHH register and storage compliance.
• Enforce health and safety procedures and report non-conformities.
• Deliver training and carry out detailed risk assessments for high-risk tasks.
• Coordinate with other departments on project safety compliance.
• Prepare and implement safety documentation.
• Conduct housekeeping inspections and internal audits.
• Ensure portable electrical equipment meets regulatory standards.
• Review SOPs, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Provide induction and cross-training for staff.
• Attend SHEQ meetings and support the Group H&S Officer as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required by management.

Essential Criteria:
Qualifications: NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety or equivalent/higher.
Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' recent experience in a similar construction-related role.
• Solid understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in an engineering or civil engineering context within the UK.
• Familiarity with CDM, LOLER, PUWER, Electricity at Work Act, and Gas Safety Regulations.
• Experience developing policies and risk assessments.
• Proven ability to implement, monitor, and audit safety processes.
• Knowledge of ISO standards: 45001, 14001, and 9001.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Skills & Abilities:

• Results-focused and collaborative team player.
• Strong risk assessment and control skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality awareness.
• Training delivery capabilities.
• Technically capable of understanding complex engineering scenarios.
• Empathetic and good listener.

Other: Full current driving licence

Desirable Criteria:

• NEBOSH Environmental Management or equivalent/higher.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Current Gas Safe registration.