H & S Officer

National Express LTD; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

National Express LTD is seeking a Health & Safety Officer for a day shift, Monday to Friday, in a manufacturing/engineering environment in the United Kingdom. You will conduct inspections, risk assessments, and investigations, ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation and company procedures.

You will deliver inductions and training, drive improvements, and support managers and staff in health & safety matters, maintaining certifications and promoting a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification required.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• NEBOSH qualification desirable.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments across all areas of the business.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, regulations, and company procedures.
• Identify hazards and recommend practical solutions to reduce and control risks.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor and report health and safety performance, trends, and recommendations to management.
• Develop, review, and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work, and safety policies.
• Deliver health and safety inductions, toolbox talks, and employee training programmes.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on health and safety matters.
• Ensure all statutory inspections, testing, and certifications are completed and maintained.
• Promote employee engagement in health and safety initiatives and foster a positive safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance workplace safety and compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Audits & inspections

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

UK Health & Safety legislation

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

First Aid at Work

NEBOSH qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Permanent Job opportunity

Health & Safety Officer

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Our ideal candidate will have experience working within Manufacturing or Engineering

Requirements For This Opportunity

• IOSH Managing Safely qual.
• NEBOSH qual-Desirable
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Good understanding of current UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.

Role

In your new role as Health and Safety Officer:

• Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments across all areas of the business.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, regulations, and company procedures.
• Identify hazards and recommend practical solutions to reduce and control risks.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor and track health and safety performance, reporting trends and recommendations to management.
• Develop, review, and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work, and health and safety policies.
• Deliver health and safety inductions, toolbox talks, and employee training programmes.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on health and safety matters.
• Ensure all statutory inspections, testing, and certifications are completed and maintained.
• Promote employee engagement in health and safety initiatives and encourage a positive safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing workplace safety and operational compliance.