Health And Safety Advisor

Stem Recruitment; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Officer to oversee safety management at a manufacturing site in Scotland. Key responsibilities include leading risk assessments, training staff, and liaising with external bodies to ensure compliance. Candidates should ideally possess an IOSH or NEBOSH certification and have experience in a similar role. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating health and safety activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of hygiene, food safety, or quality systems is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's health and safety management system.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure effective controls are in place.
• Investigate accidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver health and safety training, information, and guidance to staff.
• Organise safety committee meetings and fire evacuation drills.
• Oversee first aid provision, health surveillance, and PPE management.
• Monitor and maintain site hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Liaise with external bodies including HSE, insurers, and auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Officer

We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated individual to take ownership of health and safety across our client's manufacturing site. The role focuses on maintaining a safe working environment, reducing risks, and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's health and safety management system.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure effective controls are in place.
• Investigate accidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver health and safety training, information, and guidance to staff.
• Organise safety committee meetings and fire evacuation drills.
• Oversee first aid provision, health surveillance, and PPE management.
• Monitor and maintain site hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Liaise with external bodies including HSE, insurers, and auditors.

Qualifications & Experience

• IOSH or NEBOSH General Certificate (desirable).
• Experience coordinating health and safety activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of hygiene, food safety, or quality systems is beneficial but not essential.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and team-oriented with a positive approach.

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities