Health and Safety Officer

MET Recruitment UK LTD; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wolverhampton seeks a Health, Safety, and Environment Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing safety policies and conducting risk assessments, contributing to a positive safety culture within the organization.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

On-Site Parking

Attractive Salary package

Internal progression and growth

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of UK construction and safety regulations.
• Experience in a construction health and safety role preferred.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement H&S improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Proactive problem-solving

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Wolverhampton

Permanent

40 Hours

GBP30,000 - GBP35,000

As the Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer, you will be the driving force behind health, safety, and environmental standards within the Company. Reporting directly to the Group Operations Director, you will review & evaluate existing H&S policies and procedures and assist in the implementation of a Health and Safety Improvement Plan, ensuring compliance while actively shaping a positive safety culture.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• On-Site Parking
• Attractive Salary package
• Internal progression and growth for the right candidate.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a proactive Health and Safety improvement plan aligned with company growth.
• Act as the key advisor on all H&S matters, driving policy changes and cultural transformation.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, site inspections, and accident investigations.
• Maintain accurate H&S reports and present findings to the senior leadership team.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation plans, fire drills, first aid, and disaster preparedness.
• Maintain appropriate records of mandatory and annual refresher training and co ordinate the learning, training & development options.
• Deliver in house H&S training programs for all levels to embed a safety conscious culture.
• Incident prevention continuously review and evaluate incidents and implement measures to prevent incidents and / or accidents.
• Travelling to different sites as and when needed by the business

Key competencies and attributes

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification in health and safety.
• Extensive knowledge of UK construction and civil engineering, safety regulations and best practice.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and advise site personnel.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and managing incident investigations.
• Previous experience in a construction health and safety role is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, reporting directly to the group operations director.

Additional Key Responsibilities and Accountability:

• Understand, Role Model and Co ordinate good practice regarding Human Resources Policies and procedures for your department and areas of responsibility.
• - Understand, Role Model and Co ordinate good practice regarding Health & Safety for your department or areas of responsibility.
• Identify and manage risks that could impact on the operational safety of the company. Help develop contingency plans to minimize any break in service.
• In liaison with the group SHEQ manager and ensure that all compliance, health & safety requirements and specifically risk assessment guidelines are always followed. To include the provision of PPE as appropriate.
• Assist in ensuring that the company complies with relevant laws, regulations and standards.

What happens after you apply for this role?

Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days, however as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful you will be contacted by a consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.