Health and Safety Officer

Fixatex; North Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run electrical services provider is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to maintain a strong safety culture across project sites in London. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in health and safety, knowledge of UK regulations, and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels. This full-time role allows for a combination of site work and office responsibilities, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare contribution

Company vehicle

Ongoing professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Health & Safety role within electrical or construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and construction safety standards.
• Practical experience on construction/electrical sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular H&S site inspections and audits.
• Monitor compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Deliver toolbox talks and training sessions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Hazard identification

Proactiveness

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH / IIRSM Membership

CSCS Managers/Professionals Card

First Aid qualification

Job description

Who We Are

Fixatex Ltd is a family-run electrical services provider built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence. Established in 2000, we have proudly supported clients across London and the Southeast for more than two decades. Operating from our head office, warehouse, and purpose-built training centre in Hertford, we deliver high-quality electrical services while continuously developing and supporting our people.

Our Values

We’re looking for people who consistently uphold and reflect our values:

• CARE LIKE IT’S FAMILY We treat every home, colleague, and customer with the same care and respect we give our own.
• OWNERSHIP AT EVERY LEVEL We take pride in our work, own our decisions, and deliver results by consistently making the right choices.
• ONE TEAM WITH INTEGRITY We show up as a united team, supporting each other, our clients, and their customers with respect and professionalism.
• KEEP RAISING THE BAR We strive for continuous improvement: better quality, better service, and better results, done right the first time.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, experienced Health & Safety Officer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in maintaining a strong safety culture across all Fixatex project sites, supporting the Director of Health & Safety, and ensuring full compliance with UK H&S legislation.

This is a primarily site-based role within London and surrounding areas, with a core working pattern of Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00, four days on site and one day in the office, with flexibility depending on workload and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular H&S site inspections and audits across all work streams
• Monitor work practices, PPE use, housekeeping, first aid equipment, and statutory displays
• Ensure operatives follow RAMS and safe systems of work
• Support the investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts
• Prepare and assist with risk assessments, RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and COSHH assessments
• Ensure project-specific H&S Plans comply with CDM Regulations
• Monitor compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, EAWR 1989 and CDM 2015
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and refresher briefings
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations and corrective actions
• Support internal audits and ensure timely closeout of corrective actions
• Escalate significant safety concerns to the Director of H&S promptly
• Ensure welfare facilities, emergency procedures and safety signage are maintained
• Champion and model a proactive health & safety culture aligned with Fixatex Values
• Provide site-based data for monthly H&S performance reporting
• Support contractor competence assessments
• Liaise with clients, contractors, auditors and regulatory bodies as required

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in a Health & Safety role within electrical or construction sector
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and construction safety standards
• Practical experience working on construction/electrical sites
• Confident communicator, able to influence and engage at all levels throughout the business
• Assertively and constructively enforce safe practices
• Strong attention to detail and hazard identification skills
• Excellent organisational and record‑keeping abilities
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently, escalating issues appropriately
• Comfortable working outdoors, at height, or in confined spaces (with appropriate training)

What You Will Have

• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 (or working towards)
• IOSH / IIRSM Membership or IET Affiliate/Associate (Essential)
• CSCS Managers/Professionals Card (Essential)
• First Aid qualified (Essential)
• CDM & SMSTS (Desirable)
• Relevant electrical or construction qualifications (Desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Private healthcare contribution
• Increasing holiday allowance with length of service
• Company vehicle, private mileage allowance, and fuel card
• Supportive sick pay and wellbeing policies
• All required equipment, PPE, and resources provided
• Ongoing professional development and training at our in‑house centre
• Clear progression opportunities
• A collaborative, supportive team culture
• Flexibility where it’s needed
• Regular team events and celebrations
• £1,000 employee referral scheme

If you’re an experienced and motivated Health & Safety professional who values teamwork, safety excellence, and long‑term career growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Fixatex family.