Health And Safety Officer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics operator is searching for a Health and Safety Officer to enhance warehouse safety practices. This position involves developing robust HSE standards, conducting training, and collaborating with various teams to foster a culture of safety. Ideal for candidates with NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications, the role promises a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive package

Convenient Onsite Amenities

Generous Time Off

Enhanced Family Leave

Benefits portal

Wellbeing Focus

Unlimited Referral Rewards

Work-Life Balance

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications or equivalent experience is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence others is required.
• Experience in fast-paced logistics environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and training sessions.
• Investigate incidents and maintain HSE policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Job description

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Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, and Europa Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years.

The group employs over 1,100 people with 16 sales offices in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus European teams in France, Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Cape Town Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE.

We are looking for:

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health and Safety Officer to join our Logistics Warehouse team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating a safe and compliant working environment, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working collaboratively to uphold high safety standards, we’d love to hear from you.

Summary of role

As a Health and Safety Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the wellbeing of all warehouse staff by implementing and maintaining robust health, safety, and environmental practices. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, delivering training, and advising on improvements to reduce workplace risks. Your efforts will directly contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the operation.

What can we offer in return?

• Competitive package
• Convenient Onsite Amenities: Free car parking and an onsite canteen for your convenience.
• Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Benefits portal: where you access a wide range of exclusive discounts, company benefits, wellbeing resources and much more.
• Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness.
• Unlimited Referral Rewards: Earn up to £1000 by referring a friend to join our team.
• Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards

What you will be doing as Health & Safety Officer:

• Develop and implement best practices in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards across the warehouse.
• Collaborate with management to maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, drills, and training sessions to promote awareness and preparedness.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and update HSE policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring clear communication to all staff.
• Compile and analyze safety data to produce reports and identify trends for continuous improvement.
• Deliver Health & Safety training and refresher courses tailored to staff roles and responsibilities.
• Advise warehouse teams on risk reduction strategies and improvements to workplace safety.

Our Ideal Person:

• Has a proactive and detail-oriented approach to Health & Safety management.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to influence and educate others.
• Holds relevant Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) or equivalent experience.
• Is confident in conducting investigations and presenting findings clearly and constructively.
• Thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Champions a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Is committed to upholding company values, including integrity, responsibility, and simplicity.
• Works collaboratively and constructively with all levels of staff

Europa Worldwide Group do not accept agency CV submissions unless specifically requested/ engaged with the role by the Internal Recruitment Team. Please do not submit speculative CV’S to our Recruiters, Employees, Hiring Managers, or any branches/locations directly. Europa will not be responsible for any fees related to CV’s received in this unsolicited manner.

Please note - if you submit your CV, you are giving Europa Worldwide Group Ltd, and its subsidiaries consent to hold your personal data. All applications will be dealt with according to General Data Protection Regulations. Europa Worldwide Group are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.