(AP446) UK Health & Safety Officer

Imperial Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a UK Health & Safety Officer in County Durham. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting audits, and providing safety training across various sites. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH Certificate and strong communication skills. A driving license is essential as the role covers multiple sites. Competitive salary and permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of NEBOSH Certificate.
• Experience with transportation of dangerous goods advantageous.
• Exposure to ISO certification requirements (45001 & 14001).

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular internal HSE audits to ensure compliance.
• Lead monthly HSE Committee meetings.
• Develop and deliver training materials to support HSE improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Effective time & task management

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

Internal Audit software

Job description

Location : County Durham

Type : Permanent

Salary : Not Specified

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working exclusively on behalf of a long established manufacturing organisation to recruit a UK Health & Safety Officer.

Location : County Durham

Salary : Competitive

Length of contract : Permanent

Role Summary

Reporting directly to the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager the UK Health & Safety Officer will play a key role in safety advice across the whole UK Business.

A core element to the role is to support legal HSE compliance and drive continuous improvement with the UK business, contributing to their mission of delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions to our customers.

Duties are but not limited to

• Conduct regular internal HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) audits as well as external audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring timely closure of non-conformances and effective root cause analysis.
• Chair monthly HSE Committee meetings to review performance, discuss improvements, and drive accountability.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with occupational hygiene standards, including noise, dust, and air quality levels.
• Promote the use of Risk Observations to encourage proactive hazard identification and safety awareness.
• Identify gaps in HSE performance and lead proactive initiatives to enhance safety culture and standards.
• Develop and deliver training materials to support HSE improvements across all departments.
• Communicate HSE updates and initiatives through broadcasts, toolbox talks, and site-wide communication days.
• Design, deliver, and distribute EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) training programs.
• Collaborate with the UK HSE Manager to create and implement strategic HSE improvement plans.
• Apply thorough understanding of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards.
• Lead and support incident investigations, including risk assessments and corrective / preventive action planning.
• Utilise in-house software for compliance tracking, audit management, and document control.
• Manage environmental consents and legal requirements to ensure site compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Use Safety Hub or similar platforms to deliver safety training and manage safety documentation.
• Support internal projects related to HSE and environmental impact, collaborating across departments.
• Monitor workplace conditions, analyse data, and report findings to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Audit and manage risk assessments for suitability and sufficiency; identify gaps through process mapping.
• Lead or attend monthly HSE and group environmental meetings to align local and Group goals.
• Coordinate and implement site-wide HSE campaigns focused on awareness and engagement.
• Understand and contribute to energy management and sustainability reporting systems.
• Support site initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and track action plan progress.

To be considered for this role you will have

• Minimum qualification of NEBOSH Certificate
• Familiarity with IA (Internal Audit or Assessment) software for structured audit planning and execution
• Experience with transportation of dangerous goods advantageous
• Experience with waste management protocols advantageous
• Experience / exposure to ISO certification requirements (45001 & 14001)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Effective time & task management
• This would cover various sites so driving license is essential

For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group.

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.