Health And Safety Officer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Health and Safety Officer in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves supporting health and safety initiatives, managing audits, maintaining EHS systems, and driving continuous improvement in safety practices. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in health and safety regulations and a passion for fostering a safe workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with health and safety regulations.
• Ability to drive safety culture.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage HSE audits.
• Conduct EHS inspections and audits.
• Develop and deliver EHS training.

Skills

Safety engagement

EHS inspections

Accident investigations

ISO 14001 compliance

Job description

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Health And Safety Officer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Client:

NES Fircroft

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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About the Company

Join one of the leading food and beverage manufacturing companies in the UK.

About the Role

Provide assistance, guidance, advice, and challenge on environment, health, and safety matters as the business requires.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the relationship with the Health and Safety Executive and lead HSE Audits, closing out items raised in a timely manner and identifying improvements.
• Drive a culture of safety engagement across the HSW departments, building relationships across the site, driving initiatives, and communicating successes to all.
• Manage the COSHH manual in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Manage and submit data in compliance with Packaging Waste Regulations.
• Carry out EHS inspections and audits on and off site as necessary, identifying opportunities for remedial action and continuous improvements as well as covering legal and other requirements.
• Aid in the completion of accidents investigations to get to root cause, helping to provide recommendations to prevent reoccurrence that are reasonable and practicable.
• Review policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure they are aligned to the management system and the verification of data, monitoring compliance.
• Identify and keep records in association with EHS including ISO 14001 standard, waste, water, energy, and carbon foot printing.
• Collaborate with the Health & Safety Network to ensure compliance with company policy and operating to Best Practice standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outsourced HS&E providers, where necessary streamline operating standards.
• Maintain EHS systems and pursue continuous improvement.
• Identify new technologies and best practices that positively impact HSW’s safety culture and environmental footprint, owning initiatives through to completion and implementation.
• Develop and deliver training for EHS requirements.
• Participate actively as a member of the HSW’s Plant Leadership Team (PLT).
• Handle departmental administration as necessary.