Health and Safety Officer

Drnewitt; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking a Health & Safety Officer for a busy food manufacturing site in Bolton. The role covers day-to-day health and safety across the site, collaborating with management and operations to maintain high standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing or FMCG, knowledge of UK health and safety law, and a NEBOSH certificate (IOSH a bonus). The position offers a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £40,000–£45,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or food production.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is desirable.
• IOSH membership or equivalent professional development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Health & Safety strategy.
• Conducting regular workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Identifying hazards and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate actions are identified and followed through.
• Maintaining accurate Health & Safety records, documentation and reporting.
• Supporting compliance with relevant UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Delivering or coordinating Health & Safety training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Advising managers and employees on safe systems of work and appropriate control measures.
• Supporting the development and review of policies, procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitoring contractor Health & Safety performance where required.
• Working collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality and Operations teams.
• Promoting a proactive, positive and continually improving Health & Safety culture throughout the site.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Risk assessments

Workplace inspections

Accident investigation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

IOSH membership

Job description

Job Description

Health & Safety Officer

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Location: Bolton, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional to take ownership of day-to-day health and safety across a busy manufacturing environment, working closely with site management and operational teams to maintain and continuously improve safety standards.

Experience within food manufacturing is highly desirable, with experience within baked goods, bakery, food production or FMCG manufacturing being particularly advantageous.

The Role:

As Health & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for supporting and driving a positive health and safety culture across the site. You will work closely with employees, supervisors, managers and senior leadership to ensure that health and safety standards are consistently maintained and improved.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Health & Safety strategy.
• Conducting regular workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Identifying hazards and implementing appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate actions are identified and followed through.
• Maintaining accurate Health & Safety records, documentation and reporting.
• Supporting compliance with relevant UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Delivering or coordinating Health & Safety training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Advising managers and employees on safe systems of work and appropriate control measures.
• Supporting the development and review of policies, procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitoring contractor Health &Safety performance where required.
• Working collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality and Operations teams.
• Promoting a proactive, positive and continually improving Health & Safety culture throughout the site.

About You:

We are looking for a confident and practical Health & Safety professional who is comfortable working within a fast-paced operational environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Officer, Advisor or similar role.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG or food production.
• Bakery or baked-goods manufacturing experience would be highly desirable.
• Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections.
• Experience investigating accidents, incidents and near misses.
• The ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• A hands-on, practical approach to Health & Safety.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices and influence operational teams.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification is desirable.
• IOSH membership or equivalent professional development would be advantageous.