Health and Safety Officer

Engineering @ 365 Ltd; Enderby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Officer to support health and safety functions across multiple sites in Leicester. The role requires NEBOSH qualification, a minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong organisational skills. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, delivering training, ensuring compliance, and coordinating health surveillance. This position offers a competitive salary and is a key role in maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing H&S role.
• Confident working across multiple sites.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments to identify hazards and implement control measures.
• Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks.
• Ensure contractors meet company and HSE standards.
• Coordinate health surveillance and exposure monitoring.
• Maintain compliance registers including COSHH and MSDS.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

NEBOSH qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Officer – Leicester

Location: Leicester
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00; Friday 08:30 - 15:00
Reports To: SHEQ Manager

Engineering @ 365 is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading advanced materials manufacturer based in Leicester, with operations also in Frankley. We are seeking a proactive Health & Safety Officer to support the SHEQ function and lead on health and safety matters across both sites. This is a multi-site role where you will act as the company\'s Competent Person, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, maintain a strong safety culture, and support continuous improvement across the business.

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessments
  • Carry out risk assessments to identify hazards and put control measures in place.
  • Review and update risk assessments as required.
• Training & Awareness
  • Deliver health and safety training, including inductions for new starters and contractors.
  • Run toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Contractor Management
  • Ensure contractors meet company and HSE standards.
  • Review RAMS, issue permits to work, and close out completion checks.
• COSHH Management
  • Identify hazardous substances and maintain COSHH assessments.
  • Ensure MSDS are compliant and up to date.
• Incident & Accident Management
  • Record and investigate near misses, incidents, and accidents.
  • Produce actions to prevent reoccurrence and manage RIDDOR reporting.
  • Ensure emergency equipment is available, stocked, and inspected.
• Compliance Reporting
  • Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.
  • Provide KPI reporting to management.
  • Report non-compliances related to ISO standards and legislation.
• Health Surveillance & Monitoring
  • Coordinate health surveillance and exposure monitoring with third parties.
  • Review reports and implement corrective actions where needed.
• PPE Management
  • Manage PPE distribution, checks, inspections, and training.
  • Ensure PPE is used correctly and defects are reported.
• SOPs & Continuous Improvement
  • Support creation and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Work with the team to improve safety processes and reduce risk.
• Communication & Culture
  • Communicate changes to procedures and safety updates.
  • Promote a positive safety culture across employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Administration
  • Maintain compliance registers including COSHH, MSDS, PPE records, and more.

Requirements

Essential:

• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years\' experience in a manufacturing H&S role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Confident working across multiple sites.

Desirable:

• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Chemical knowledge and experience managing hazardous substances.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

How to apply

Please apply above or alternatively contact a member of the team at Engineering @ 365 for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Engineering @ 365 is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation