Health & Safety Officer

Lord Search & Selection; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Confidential seeks a seasoned Health & Safety Officer to lead H&S across a Gloucester manufacturing site. You will own tactical delivery, ensure robust controls, and drive continuous improvement while influencing leadership and shop-floor behavior.

The role offers a hands-on position with significant visibility, aiming to enhance safety culture and compliance across the operation.

Qualifications

• Significant Health & Safety experience in a high-risk manufacturing environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and HSE management systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the tactical delivery of Health & Safety across the facility.
• Develop and implement H&S strategies, systems, procedures and policies.
• Provide hands-on H&S support to operational managers on the factory floor.
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, establishing root causes.
• Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness programmes.
• Manage emergency preparedness, drills and response procedures.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

COSHH

DSEAR

PUWER

HSE stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

CONFIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY | HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER | GLOUCESTER

Hands on Health & Safety in an Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Environment

Up to £58,000 + bonus & excellent benefits | Permanent | Site-based

A leading and technically advanced manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join its Gloucester operation.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on H&S role supporting a complex manufacturing environment, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on site safety, compliance and culture.

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Energy, you will work closely with operational leaders and the wider HSEE team, acting as the key point of contact for day‑to‑day health and safety matters across the site.

The Role

You will take ownership of the tactical delivery of Health & Safety across the facility, ensuring robust systems, controls and processes are in place and continually improved.

• Supporting the development and implementation of H&S strategies, systems, procedures and policies
• Providing hands‑on H&S support to operational managers across the factory floor
• Ensuring compliance with UK H&S legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Managing and continuously improving the site's H&S Management System, with a focus on maintaining ISO 45001
• Conducting risk assessments, hazard analyses, inspections and compliance audits
• Identifying and controlling physical, chemical, ergonomic and other workplace hazards
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, establishing root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Delivering H&S training, toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness programmes
• Managing emergency preparedness, drills and response procedures
• Developing and leading the site's Health & Safety Committee and employee engagement initiatives
• Driving behavioural safety and developing a strong, proactive safety culture
• Monitoring H&S performance through KPIs, leading indicators and regular reporting
• Working collaboratively with suppliers, contractors, managers and employees to continuously improve site standards

What we're Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced H&S professional from a complex manufacturing environment who is comfortable being highly visible on the factory floor and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Significant Health & Safety experience within a high‑risk manufacturing environment
• Strong practical knowledge of COSHH, DSEAR and PUWER
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Experience of H&S Management Systems and ISO 45001
• Strong risk assessment, auditing and incident investigation experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to challenge, influence and coach operational teams
• The ability to work autonomously while also operating effectively as part of a wider HSEE function

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for an established H&S professional who wants to move beyond simply maintaining compliance and play a key role in shaping safety culture and driving continuous improvement across a significant manufacturing operation.

You’ll have genuine visibility across the site, direct access to operational leadership and the opportunity to influence how H&S is managed at both a tactical and strategic level.

Desired Skills and Experience

Plant, Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, HSE, Health & Safety, COSHH, NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO45001, EHS