Health & Safety Officer

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

Job summary

A UK-based manufacturing business is looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer to enhance its operations. This role involves implementing solutions from an HSE gap analysis, developing key documentation, and supporting teams on the shop floor. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solution-focused mindset, ideally with a NEBOSH Certificate. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £40k and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for 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 be present on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Implement actions from the recent HSE gap analysis.
• Develop and maintain accurate HSE documentation.
• Support waste management activities and ensure compliance.
• Identify practical solutions to HSE challenges.
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Solution-focused mindset

Ability to engage with all levels

Education

NEBOSH Certificate (desirable)

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
• Develop, review, and maintain accurate HSE documentation, including:
• 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 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and visible leadership

About You

• 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

This role would suit an ambitious HSE professional looking to gain broad, practical experience and develop their career within a supportive and forward‑thinking manufacturing business.

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.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01143503542.