Health And Safety Officer

Stern Energy; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Renewable Energy is looking for a Health and Safety Officer to enhance their QHSE department. This hybrid role emphasizes the need for outstanding communication skills and experience in health and safety practices. The officer will develop safety systems and oversee site compliance, ensuring adherence to UK regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture across departments.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Sick Pay

Wellness Wednesday

Extensive Learning and Development Programme

Company mobile phone

Laptop

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Relevant certifications like NEBOSH or IOSH are an advantage.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk assessments and health & safety procedures.
• Support investigations into incidents and accidents.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections.

Skills

Health and Safety experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety standards

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 are specialised 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 the expertise gained into maximum plant efficiency and maintenance of long-term performance. We provide an integrated, timely and effective service based on a "Total Quality" approach, of 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 is our passion to building a lasting relationship of trust.

We have a dedicated internal team of specifically qualified, multi-disciplined engineers boasting significant expertise, all of whom are solution providers.

Main responsibilities

• Reviewing and managing risk assessments, method statement and permit to work.
• Evaluate and update existing Health and Safety procedures to align with new legislations or policy changes.
• Provide guidance, support, technical information and assistance to sub-contractors who work on our sites.
• Collaborate with departments and the Head of Health and Safety to develop and implement effective, best practice safety systems.
• Supporting accident/incident investigations, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Near Miss and Incidents to ensure safe working procedures are being followed in respect to Company Policy and UK Legislation and Regulations.
• 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, and review related risk assessments and controls.

This role will report directly to QHSE and Business Administrative Manager

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience working in a Health and Safety environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritize multiple demands.
• Experience or an understanding of the Electrical or Solal PV sector would be of benefit, but not essential.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety standards and legislation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) are a strong advantage.
• Experience with ISO 45001 would be of benefit.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Proficiency in English.

A great benefit package to include:

• Employee Assistant programme, 3rd party support for help when you need it
• Company sick pay
• Great company culture and regular social events
• Wellness Wednesday for 30 minutes every week for mindfulness on top of lunch break
• Extensive learning g and development programme
• Company mobile phone
• Laptop
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays

At Stern Energy, we are deeply committed to promoting equality and inclusion, and we celebrate the diversity of our team—both those who are with us today and those who will join us in the future. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social, cultural, or ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and free from discrimination or harassment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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