Health and Safety Compliance Officer

SARIA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company is looking for a Health & Safety Compliance Officer to promote safety culture and ensure compliance with UK legislation. Responsibilities include managing risk assessments, overseeing safety inspections, and conducting incident investigations. Candidates must have a NEBOSH certificate and at least 2 years' experience in health and safety within a manufacturing environment. This full-time role is based in Dagenham and comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience preparing professional documentation for regulators or external agencies (e.g., RIDDOR, insurance claims).
• Strong working knowledge of key UK safety legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, CDM etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture across the site.
• Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Conduct thorough investigations into incidents and accidents.
• Manage the inspection and calibration of critical safety equipment.
• Deliver internal safety training and conduct routine site inspections.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong presentation and training delivery abilities

Confident influencing and negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to make sound safety decisions under pressure

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management Qualification

Good standard of education including English & Maths

First Aid at Work

Accredited Asbestos Awareness training

Accredited Legionella Awareness training

Accredited Confined Space Entry and Rescue training

Job description

Health & Safety Compliance Officer

Location: Dagenham

Contractb> Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly proactive and technically skilled Health & Safety Compliance Officer to lead and promote a strong safety culture across our site. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices – specifically in high-risk areas such as Permit to Work systems, Fire Safety, Asbestos, and Legionella control. This role is critical to ensuring that operational activities are carried out safely and responsibly. You will act as a key technical specialist, conduct thorough investigations, oversee statutory compliance, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement to maintain a safe and legally compliant working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Compliance, Systems & Documentation

• Maintain and review Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures, Fire Risk Assessments and other site-specific documentation, updating every two years or following process changes (including Young Workers, Pregnant Workers and Confined Space assessments).
• Develop, implement, and strictly manage the site's Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities (hot work, confined spaces, live work, contractor control).
• Ensure statutory inspection and certification of lifting equipment and pressure systems in accordance with LOLER and PSSR.
• Oversee COSHH compliance including hazardous substance control, updating assessments, and managing the Asbestos Management Plan.
• Ensure full compliance with Legionella control requirements (L8 ACOP), including record-keeping and coordination with contractors.
• Verify competence and documentation of all external contractors, particularly scaffolding providers.

Fire & Emergency Management

• Manage weekly fire alarm testing and ensure compliance of fire systems.
• Ensure annual inspections of all firefighting equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Organise fire drills every six months and ensure adequate numbers of trained Fire Marshals.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare mandatory external reports, including RIDDOR submissions.
• Coordinate site occupational health and health surveillance programmes.

Equipment & Training

• Manage the inspection, servicing, and calibration of critical safety equipment (gas detectors, confined space equipment, SCBA, pressure systems).
• Deliver internal safety training and inductions; coach managers and supervisors on their H&S responsibilities.
• Conduct routine site inspections (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Carry out contractor and new employee safety inductions.
• Arrange external training for FLT, Telehandler, MEWP, Shunter etc., and maintain training matrices.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (Essential)
• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management Qualification (Essential)
• Good standard of education incl. English & Maths (Essential)
• First Aid at Work (Essential)
• Accredited Asbestos Awareness training (Essential)
• Accredited Legionella Awareness training (Essential)
• Accredited Confined Space Entry and Rescue training (Essential)

Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of key UK safety legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, CDM etc.) (Essential)
• Understanding of manufacturing or similar industrial environments (Desirable)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing/industrial environment (Essential)
• Experience preparing professional documentation for regulators or external agencies (e.g., RIDDOR, insurance claims, HSE submissions) (Essential)

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and training delivery abilities
• Confident influencing and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to make sound safety decisions under pressure (Essential)

Working Conditions

• Split between office and on-site environments
• Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, or waste-related conditions
• Full-time permanent role, typically Monday-Friday (hours to be confirmed)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail], quoting "Health & Safety Compliance Officer Application" in the subject line.