Health and Safety Officer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Coalville; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm in Coalville seeks a Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with HSE legislation and foster a positive safety culture. The role includes leading audits and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a NEBOSH qualification and at least two years of experience in a similar environment. Competitive salary between £35,000 - £40,000 per annum is offered for a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or other safety qualified professional.
• Minimum of two years in a similar engineering environment.
• Sound understanding of ISO 9000, 14000, 45000 systems.
• Experience with commercial parts of a business.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE compliance across local sites.
• Conduct regular assessments of HSE legal compliance.
• Ensure accidents and incidents are recorded.
• Manage and develop reporting systems for SHE regulations.

Skills

NEBOSH or other safety qualification

Auditing experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent organisation skills

Professional communication

Report development

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification

Job description

We're on the lookout for a Health and Safety Officer to join our well-established client in Coalville on a full‑time, permanent basis.

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full and part time applications accepted.

The Role

As a Health and Safety Officer, you will lead the HSE compliance across local sites. This role is instrumental in ensuring legal compliance and fostering a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep abreast with all applicable HSE legislation. Understand all applicable HSE reporting requirements and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with EH&S related bodies including fire service and HSE.
• Conduct regular assessments of HSE legal compliance and advise Senior Management Team (SMT) of gaps and enhancements required, including relevant forthcoming legislative changes.
• Ensure appropriate operating permits or audits, customer audits are in place and completed in a timely manner.
• Assess site and activities risks. Ensure assessments are documented, controlled and reviewed with necessary actions taken to reduce risk.
• Complete Safety Data Sheet (SDS) reviews and updates and associated risk assessments as required.
• Contribute to the development of work instructions and procedures in conjunction with function managers so that work practices reflect health, safety and quality best practice.
• Ensure accidents, incidents and near misses are recorded.
• Manage investigation and actions to reduce business risk, both following incidents and by the prevention of incidents through the monitoring and action of unsafe conditions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of all relevant accreditation requirements.
• Work towards obtaining ISO 45001 accreditation standard and development of the safety management system, by implementing any changes that are required. This includes arranging suitable internal and external audits.
• Manage and develop reporting systems for monitoring and compliance with applicable SHE regulations – includes PUWER, LOLER, REACH, SDS transmission to customers, packaging regulations.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH or other safety qualified professional
• Experienced in auditing.
• Minimum of two years working in a similar engineering environment.
• Sound understanding of regulated systems such as ISO 9000, 14000, 45000.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Experience communicating accurately and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of developing reports and presentations
• Able to use office programs with Excel intermediate skills level.
• Experience of working with commercial parts of a business.

Desirable Requirements

• A detailed understanding of relevant industry regulations
• Understanding of change management
• Experience in hazardous chemicals environment

If you are looking for the next step in your career as a Health and Safety Officer with a well‑established and respected company, then apply for this role now!

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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