Health & Safety Officer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Health & Safety Officer in Manchester. The role involves conducting risk assessments, delivering training, and ensuring legal compliance in Health & Safety management. Candidates must have the NEBOSH General Certificate and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a profit share bonus, 25 days annual leave, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus

Future-Proof Pension

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Exclusive Discounts

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity schemes

Wellness Walks

Volunteer Day

Fitness Perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Health & Safety within relevant environments.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.
• Experience with risk assessments, compliance audits, and risk management projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review detailed risk assessments across operational areas.
• Carry out internal compliance audits to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Develop Health & Safety management systems and related documentation.
• Provide training and inductions for new employees.
• Investigate incidents and compile reports on findings.

Skills

Risk assessment

Compliance auditing

Health & Safety management

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

Job description

Job Description

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

Hybrid working with 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 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 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
  
  

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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