Health And Safety Officer

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support their QHSE department. This hybrid role involves managing health and safety practices, conducting site inspections, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and strong communication skills, contributing to a proactive safety culture.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Company sick pay

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellness Wednesday sessions

Learning and development programs

Company mobile phone and laptop

Qualifications

• Experience in Health and Safety environment required.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety standards essential.
• Experience with ISO 45001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage risk assessments and method statements.
• Support accident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Perform regular site inspections and prepare reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH certification

IOSH certification

Job description

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We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health and Safety Officer to support our QHSE department. This hybrid role requires a strong grasp of health and safety practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to foster a proactive safety culture.

Location: Hybrid (Remote with site and head office visits). Ability to travel extensively to and from sites, and various assignments, is required.

Who are we?

Stern Energy operates ground mounted photovoltaic systems with a current capacity of 769MW in the UK. We are among the largest operators in Europe with activities in 5 countries and over 2.8GW under management. We specialize in proposing and executing revamping and repowering projects to enhance the performance of the assets we operate.

How do we work?

Our professional commitment is to translate expertise into maximum plant efficiency and long-term performance. We provide an integrated, timely, and effective service based on a "Total Quality" approach, utilizing experience, know-how, and nationwide services.

We continually invest in equipment and technology to refine our procedures and operating methods. We provide our services through internal staff to ensure autonomy and maximum responsiveness. Transparency is key to our work so that our customers can rely on constant control of the plants and the quality of services provided. Customer relations are our passion, building lasting relationships of trust.

Our dedicated internal team of qualified, multi-disciplined engineers boasts significant expertise and are solution providers.

Main responsibilities

• Review and manage risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work.
• Evaluate and update existing Health and Safety procedures to align with new legislation or policy changes.
• Provide guidance, support, technical information, and assistance to subcontractors working on our sites.
• Collaborate with departments and the Head of Health and Safety to develop and implement effective safety systems.
• Support accident/incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Near Misses and Incidents to ensure safe working procedures are followed according to company policy and UK legislation.
• Perform regular site inspections/audits and prepare detailed reports for the Head of Health and Safety.
• Identify and highlight trends from health and safety visits, inspections, and reports; review related risk assessments and controls.

This role reports directly to the QHSE and Business Administrative Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working in a Health and Safety environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple demands.
• Experience or understanding of the Electrical or Solar PV sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety standards and legislation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) are advantageous.
• Experience with ISO 45001 is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Proficiency in English.

Benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program and third-party support.
• Company sick pay.
• Great company culture and social events.
• Wellness Wednesday for mindfulness sessions.
• Extensive learning and development programs.
• Company mobile phone and laptop.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

At Stern Energy, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion, celebrating diversity across our team. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We aim to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and free from discrimination or harassment.