Health and Safety Officer

The Highfield Company; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural steel fabricator is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to promote a positive safety culture. Key responsibilities include enforcing compliance with legislation, conducting inspections, and delivering training sessions. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH and previous experience in a relevant environment. This role offers a competitive salary and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a structural steel, construction, or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Conducting site and workshop inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Delivering safety briefings, toolbox talks, and training sessions.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH

Strong understanding of CDM regulations

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Company Overview:

A leading structural steel fabricator is seeking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join its team. Renowned for delivering complex and high-value projects across UK,as the company continues to grow and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance across its operations.

Role Overview:

The Health & Safety Officer will play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture across both the fabrication facility and site-based activities. This individual will ensure the business remains compliant with legislation, implements best practices, and supports operational teams through proactive and practical safety leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and enforcing compliance with current health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.

Conducting site and workshop inspections, audits, and risk assessments.

Supporting the development and implementation of RAMS, method statements, and safe systems of work.

Delivering safety briefings, toolbox talks, and internal training sessions.

Investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses, and ensuring that appropriate corrective actions are taken.

Maintaining accurate records of health and safety activities, audits, and training.

Liaising with internal teams, clients, and external agencies on all H&S matters.

Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the overall promotion of a safety-first culture.

Candidate Requirements:

NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH - Essential

Previous experience within a structural steel, construction, or manufacturing environment - Essential

A strong understanding of CDM regulations, risk assessments, and current H&S legislation

Excellent communication and reporting skills

Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and across multiple location

What the Company Offers:

A competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career development opportunities within a growing business

A strong team culture with an emphasis on safety and operational excellence

Ongoing training and support for CPD and professional development

If you are interested in this position please get in touch with our Structural Steel Specialist Sharon O'Donnell