Health and Safety Lead

Arjo; Luton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arjo seeks a proactive Health and Safety Lead to support its UKI Health and Safety strategy across Sales, Service, Rental, field-based and office teams. This hands-on role involves risk assessment reviews, incident investigations and site assurance to embed safe practices.

Reporting to the Head of QRC UKI, you will drive continuous improvement of the H&S system, deliver training, and promote a proactive safety culture across multiple locations in the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• ISO 45001 Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Good working knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience completing or reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience undertaking H&S inspections and/or audits.
• Experience supporting or conducting accident and incident investigations.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across UKI.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the UKI Health and Safety strategy and objectives.
• Provide practical H&S advice and guidance to operational managers and employees.
• Conduct planned H&S inspections, audits and site visits across UKI operations.
• Support the completion and review of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Conduct and support investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Monitor corrective actions from incidents, audits, inspections and risk assessments through to completion.
• Analyse H&S data to identify trends, recurring issues and emerging risks.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of the H&S management system, including ISO 45001 requirements.
• Deliver or coordinate H&S training, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Promote proactive hazard, near-miss and incident reporting across the business.

Skills

H&S knowledge

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Documentation & reporting

Travel readiness

Ability to influence

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

ISO 45001 Auditor qualification

Job description

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Health and Safety Lead

Location: UK-wide, with regular travel across UK and Ireland operational and customer locations

Health and Safety Lead

Location: UK-wide, with regular travel across UK and Ireland operational and customer locations

Reports to: Head of QRC UKI

About The Role

We are looking for a confident and proactive Health and Safety Lead to support the operational delivery of our UKI Health and Safety strategy and management system. Working closely with the Health and Safety Manager, you will provide practical advice, assurance and support to teams across Sales, Service, Rental, field-based and office functions, helping to embed safe and compliant working practices across the business.

This is a hands-on role where you will support managers in identifying and controlling workplace risks, undertaking site assurance activities, reviewing risk assessments, supporting incident investigations and monitoring corrective actions. You will play an important part in strengthening operational ownership of health and safety and promoting a positive safety culture across Arjo UKI.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the UKI Health and Safety strategy and objectives.
• Provide practical H&S advice and guidance to operational managers and employees.
• Conduct planned H&S inspections, audits and site visits across UKI operations.
• Support the completion and review of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Conduct and support investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Monitor corrective actions from incidents, audits, inspections and risk assessments through to completion.
• Analyse H&S data to identify trends, recurring issues and emerging risks.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of the H&S management system, including ISO 45001 requirements.
• Deliver or coordinate H&S training, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Promote proactive hazard, near-miss and incident reporting across the business.

About you

You will bring practical experience from an operational Health and Safety role, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices constructively and influence managers to take ownership of safety within their areas. You will be comfortable working independently across multiple locations and translating H&S requirements into practical operational controls.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• ISO 45001 Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Good working knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience completing or reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience undertaking H&S inspections and/or audits.
• Experience supporting or conducting accident and incident investigations.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across UKI.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable experience

• Experience within healthcare, medical devices, field service, engineering, logistics or another regulated environment.
• Experience working across a multi-site organisation.
• Experience supporting operations undertaken on customer-controlled premises.
• Formal root cause analysis or continuous improvement training.
• Knowledge of Republic of Ireland H&S requirements.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is approachable, credible and able to build strong working relationships across operational teams. You will be organised, analytical and confident in using data and site findings to identify risks, drive improvement and support informed decision-making.

What We Will Offer In Return

You will support our vision t o be the most trusted partner in driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, we recognize and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with competitive package.

Why diversity matters to us

At Arjo, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mind-set that values the uniqueness of all our people. Arjo is proud to be Disability Confident Committed, demonstrating our dedication to inclusive employment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments for the interview please do request via the application process. We have pledged to the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting those who serve or have served in the armed forces. As a member of the Mental Health Charter, we are committed to promoting mental well-being in the workplace. Additionally, we are honoured to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for 2025, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and rewarding workplace for all.

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com