Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Irwin & Colton Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known manufacturing company in the Tees Valley area is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Officer to support safety and environmental activities across sites. The role involves conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments while promoting safe working practices. Candidates should have experience in a process-driven environment and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or process-driven environment.
• Ability to engage people at all levels confidently.
• Understanding health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Support health, safety and environmental activities across sites.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Provide guidance to promote safe working practices.
• Maintain and improve management systems and documentation.
• Contribute to safety and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Proactive, hands-on attitude

Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Darlington | £35,000 - £42,000 + benefits

Do you enjoy variety in your work and like getting involved across different sites?

This is a great opportunity to join a well‑known manufacturing company with a strong brand reputation and a genuine commitment to safety, the environment and continuous improvement.

Based at the main manufacturing site in Darlington, you'll also visit customer and maintenance sites once a week, offering a good mix of routine and variety in your day‑to‑day work.

You'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental performance, supporting site activities and helping to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting health, safety and environmental activities across the main site and customer locations
• Assisting with audits, inspections, risk assessments and toolbox talks
• Providing practical guidance to colleagues to promote safe working practices
• Helping to maintain and improve management systems and site documentation
• Contributing to safety and environmental improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or similar process‑driven environment
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude with the confidence to engage people at all levels
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards and practices
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leader in their field. For further details and to apply please contact Scott Whyte on or 01923 963 652.