Health and Safety Officer

Diana B. Beauty; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to drive safety and compliance within a manufacturing environment. The role involves conducting risk assessments, delivering training, and promoting a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in H&S roles. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for personal development. Join a market-leading business dedicated to workplace safety.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible daytime working hours

Free on-site parking

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ideally NEBOSH qualified with experience in a manufacturing or industrial Health & Safety role.
• Confident delivering training and communicating procedures across all levels of the business.
• Exposure to COSHH, risk assessment, and contractor management processes.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and reviewing risk assessments and implementing workplace control measures.
• Delivering H&S training, including inductions, contractor briefings, and toolbox talks.
• Investigating incidents and near misses, including RIDDOR reporting and corrective actions.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Training Delivery

Risk Assessment

COSHH Compliance

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Officer | Competitive Salary circa £40,000+ | Early Friday Finish

A Health & Safety Officer opportunity has become available within a high-performing engineering and manufacturing business. Working closely with the QHSE Manager, this role will lead day-to-day Health and Safety activity across the business, driving workplace safety and compliance with health and safety regulations, supported by an external Health & Safety Consultant. The position will focus on promoting a positive, zero-harm safety culture and working closely with internal and external stakeholders across health, safety, and environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and reviewing risk assessments and implementing workplace control measures
• Delivering H&S training, including inductions, contractor briefings, and toolbox talks
• Managing contractor safety, RAMS reviews, and permit-to-work processes
• Maintaining COSHH assessments, MSDS records, and hazardous substance controls
• Investigating incidents and near misses, including RIDDOR reporting and corrective actions
• Managing PPE distribution, inspections, and safe-use training

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Ideally NEBOSH qualified with experience in a manufacturing or industrial Health & Safety role
• Confident delivering training and communicating procedures across all levels of the business
• Exposure to COSHH, risk assessment, and contractor management processes
• Chemical or hazardous environment experience advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary circa £40,000+
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible daytime working hours
• Friendly working environment and personal development opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a market-leading, award-winning business
• Free on-site parking

If you're a Health & Safety professional seeking a hands-on, site-based role focused on compliance, training, and promoting a zero-harm culture within a high-performing manufacturing environment, apply now via the link in this Health and Safety Officer advert.

Keywords: Health & Safety Advisor, H&S Officer, NEBOSH, IOSH, Risk Assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR, Contractor Management, RAMS, PPE, Safety Training, Incident Investigation, Compliance Reporting, Manufacturing Safety, HSE, Safety Culture, MSDS, SOPs

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