Health And Safety Officer

Reed; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in Kent is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance and manage documentation across engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in health and safety roles, a relevant qualification, and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include 28 days of annual leave, a medical cash plan, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Medical Cash Plan

Generous pension scheme

Onsite parking with electric charging

Access to Occupational Health services

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a related role.
• Preference for experience in engineering, IT, or construction settings.
• Knowledge of H&S regulations such as Working at Height, LOLER, and PUWER.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review health and safety documentation.
• Manage risks and compliance across operations.
• Lead training and engage team members effectively.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Risk management

Training development

Interpersonal skills

Education

A Level standard or equivalent in IT, science, or engineering

Health & Safety qualification (CITB’s SMSTS or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

• Annual Salary: £45,000pa
• Location: Kent
• Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Health & Safety Officer with experience in engineering, operational IT, or construction settings. This role is central to ensuring that all health, safety, and compliance documentation and controls are effectively managed across the operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review team health and safety documentation.
• Enhance existing processes and procedures to manage and control identified risks effectively.
• Attend works at remote sites to engage with team members and develop relevant documentation and practices.
• Develop and deliver induction materials and site briefings.
• Lead on the implementation and embedding of changes resulting from new documentation or procedures.
• Identify and source appropriate training to ensure the team’s skills are up-to-date.
• Manage contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Liaise with other departments to manage risks consistently across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in an engineering, operational IT, or construction setting.
• Holds a Health & Safety qualification (similar or equivalent to CITB’s SMSTS).
• Knowledge of relevant H&S regulations such as Working at Height, LOLER, and PUWER.
• High standard of education, with a minimum of A Level standard or equivalent in IT, science, or engineering related topics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop effective working relationships.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and progress work with minimal supervision.
• Must hold UK driving licence for manual vehicles.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays).
• Medical Cash Plan.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Onsite parking with electric charging.
• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling, and Physiotherapy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Car-leasing scheme.
• Access to MyGymDiscounts.

To apply for this Health & Safety Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.