Health And Safety Officer

Stern Energy; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to manage and improve health and safety procedures across various sites. The role involves conducting risk assessments, collaborating with teams to implement safety systems, and ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, relevant certifications, and knowledge of the electrical or solar PV sector. The position offers a robust benefits package fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Bonus programme

Company sick pay

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Wellness Wednesday

Qualifications

• Strong experience working in a Health and Safety environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple demands.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety standards and legislation.
• Experience with ISO 45001 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Provide support and guidance to subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare reports.
• Identify trends and review risk assessments.

Skills

Experience in Health and Safety

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK health and safety standards

Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Proficient in English

Education

Relevant certifications in Health and Safety

Job description

Job Description – Health and Safety Officer

Who are we? Stern Energy operates ground-mounted photovoltaic systems with a current capacity of 400 MW in the UK. We are among the largest operators in Europe with activities in 5 countries and over 1.6 GW 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?

EXPERTISE, RESPONSE, TRANSPARENCY AND PASSION : our values guide our 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 for 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 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 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 misses 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 related risk assessments and controls.

This role will directly to QHSE and Administrative Manager

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience working in a Health and Safetyenvironment.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple demands.
• Experience or an understanding of the electrical or solar PV sector would be of benefit, but is not essential.
• Knowledge of UK health and 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 benefits package to include :

• Employee Assistance Programme : 3rd party support for help when you need it
• Pension scheme
• Bonus programme
• Company sick pay
• Inflation support scheme
• Team building day.
• Great company culture and regular events
• Wellness Wednesday for 30 minutes every week for mindfulness on top of lunch break
• Extensive learning and development programme
• Regular wellbeing check-ins
• 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.