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Health & Safety Officer

JR United Kingdom

Bolton

Hybrid

GBP 29,000 - 35,000

Full time

20 days ago

Job summary

A leading Health & Safety consultancy in Bolton is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to ensure legal compliance and promote safe working practices. The role requires conducting risk assessments, compliance audits, and delivering training across various operations. Ideal candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and at least 3 years of industry experience. This position offers a salary up to £35,000 along with various benefits including a profit share bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus
Future-Proof Pension
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Exclusive Discounts on products and services
Extra day off for service milestones
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity schemes
Birthday Hours
Wellness Walks
Free, secure on-site parking
Discounted gym memberships
Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Health & Safety within retail, warehousing/logistics, or office environments.
  • Proven experience with risk assessments, compliance auditing, and risk management projects.
  • Knowledge of fire safety, asbestos, legionella controls, and basic engineering/electrical safety preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and review detailed risk assessments across all operational areas.
  • Carry out internal compliance audits to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
  • Support and improve the Health & Safety Management System.
  • Provide training and inductions for new employees.

Skills

Risk assessments
Compliance auditing
Health & Safety Management
Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate
IOSH membership
First Aid and Fire Marshal certification
Job description

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Health & Safety Officer, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

Zachary Daniels

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Hybrid Health & Safety Officer | Manchester | Up to £35,000 + Benefits

Hybrid working with national travel (including overnight stays) required between March and September, approximately once or twice a week

Role Purpose

To assist with and, where appropriate, lead or facilitate the implementation of Health & Safety management systems to ensure legal compliance and promote safe working practices. The role involves delivering training, providing strategic advice, conducting risk assessments, and performing compliance audits across retail, office, concessions, and warehouse operations.

Health & Safety Officer Key Responsibilities

Hybrid Health & Safety Officer | Manchester | Up to £35,000 + Benefits

Hybrid working with national travel (including overnight stays) required between March and September, approximately once or twice a week

Role Purpose

To assist with and, where appropriate, lead or facilitate the implementation of Health & Safety management systems to ensure legal compliance and promote safe working practices. The role involves delivering training, providing strategic advice, conducting risk assessments, and performing compliance audits across retail, office, concessions, and warehouse operations.

Health & Safety Officer Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct and review detailed risk assessments across all operational areas including retail, office, and concessions.
  • Carry out internal compliance audits to ensure adherence to legal requirements and company policies.
  • Support and improve the Health & Safety Management System, maintaining all related documentation (e.g., Safe Working Methods, COSHH, manual handling assessments, emergency procedures).
  • Provide training and inductions for new employees and deliver in-person training during national site visits.
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents; compile reports, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Assist with the development of Health & Safety Business Plans and project initiatives.
  • Advise on best practices, including contractor management by reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (Retail, Distribution, Facilities, Imports, Sales, Product teams) and external bodies (HSE, Local Authorities, solicitors, insurers).
  • Provide Health & Safety support and cover within warehouse/logistics operations when required.
  • Maintain accurate Health & Safety digital records and GDPR-compliant data.
Health & Safety Officer Qualifications & Experience
  • NEBOSH National General Certificate - Essential
  • IOSH membership - desirable
  • First Aid and Fire Marshal certification - desirable
  • Full, clean UK driving licence - Essential
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Health & Safety within retail, warehousing/logistics, or office environments
  • Proven experience with risk assessments, compliance auditing, and risk management projects
  • Knowledge of fire safety, asbestos, legionella controls, and basic engineering/electrical safety preferred
Health & Safety Officer Benefits
  • Profit Share Bonus
  • Future-Proof Pension
  • Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays
  • Buy More Leave: Option to purchase up to an additional 3 days of annual leave each year
  • Exclusive Discounts on products and services
  • Loyalty Rewards: Earn an extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity schemes after 2 years of service
  • Birthday Hours: Additional time off to celebrate your special day
  • Wellness Walks: Company-organised walks to stay active and connect with colleagues
  • Work in a state-of-the-art Head Office environment
  • Volunteer Day: Paid day off to give back to the community
  • Free, secure on-site parking
  • Access to subsidised canteen meals, including Starbucks coffee
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Fitness Perks: Discounted gym memberships at various locations
  • Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements
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