Health & Safety Officer

Nicholas Associates; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based manufacturing company is looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to ensure compliance with HSE standards. This hands-on role involves developing HSE documentation, supporting waste management, and promoting a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have an IOSH qualification and a practical mindset. With a competitive salary up to £40k, this position offers significant professional development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40k

Support for ongoing professional development

Exposure to ISO accreditation projects

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Confident in maintaining accurate and auditable HSE records.
• Willing to engage with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Implement actions arising from the recent HSE gap analysis.
• Provide hands-on HSE support at shop-floor level.
• Support waste management activities and ensure compliance with relevant permits.

Skills

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH Certificate (desirable)

Strong organisational skills

Practical, solution-focused mindset

High attention to detail

Job description

An established UK-based manufacturing business is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer / Adviser to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone earlier in their HSE career who is keen to develop in a practical, hands‑on role within a busy shop‑floor environment.

The Role

This position has been created following a recent consultant‑led HSE analysis project. The successful candidate will play a key role in addressing identified gaps, implementing practical solutions, and embedding strong HSE practices across the operation.

You will be highly visible on the shop floor, working closely with production teams and management to ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are not only met, but continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement actions arising from the recent HSE gap analysis
• Provide hands‑on HSE support at shop‑floor level
• Develop, review, and maintain accurate HSE documentation, including:
  • Risk assessments
  • SOPs
  • Training records and matrices
• Support waste management activities and ensure compliance with relevant permits
• Identify practical, workable solutions to HSE challenges (not just highlight issues)
• Assist in building robust systems with a view to achieving:
  • ISO 1401 (Environmental Management)
  • ISO 4501 (Occupational Health & Safety)
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and visible leadership

About You

• IOSH qualification (essential)
• NEBOSH Certificate (desirable) or actively working towards
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Practical, solution‑focused mindset
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Confident in maintaining accurate and auditable HSE records
• Willing to be present on the shop floor and engage with colleagues at all levels

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £40k
• Opportunity to grow and shape an HSE function from the ground up
• Support for ongoing professional development and qualifications
• Exposure to ISO accreditation projects
• A genuinely hands‑on role with real influence on day‑to‑day operations

Sounds good, how do I apply?

Option 1: Click the apply button, don't worry if you don't have an up‑to‑date CV, we can discuss whatever you have to hand.

Option 2: Find Morgan Veness on LinkedIn and drop me a message or connection request

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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