Health and Safety Officer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health and Safety Officer in St Ives to conduct site inspections, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and provide training. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH Certificate and have experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000 along with company benefits and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification required.
• Experience in a H&S role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to implement and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards.
• Organise and track ongoing H&S training.
• Work closely with teams to ensure safety prioritization.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Site inspections and audits

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health and Safety Officer
£40,000 - £55,000 + Monday - Friday + Company Benefits
St Ives - Commutable from Cambridge, Peterborough, Newmarket, Littleport, Huntingdon, Bedford, Northampton, Kettering, Bury St Edmunds or surrounding areas.

Are you from a H&S background, looking to work for a rapidly growing company where you will have the autonomy to implement and improve your own processes and procedures?

This is a unique opportunity to join a market leader, where you will work alongside senior management ensuring the H&S processes are upheld and improved. Long term progression is available to ensure you development.

This company have been established for over 40 years and are looking for a experienced Health and Safety officer to coming in and audit the companies workshops and factories.

Your role will be to complete health and safety audits at the clients factory ensuring the company complies with current legislation and best practices. You will also train and delivery safety inductions for new employees and contractors.
The role will suit a health and safety officer looking for full autonomy, further progression and the chance to complement your own changes within the business.

The Role

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and risks, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Organise and track ongoing H&S training, including manual handling, PPE use, machine safety, and emergency response
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and HR teams to ensure safety is prioritised in daily operations

The Person

• Commutable to St Ives
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent)
• Experience in a H&S role within a manufacturing or production environment

Job Reference: 260341
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Jaiden Herrington at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates