Health & Safety Officer, UK

P&O Ferrymasters Ltd.; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

P&O Ferries travel discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Health insurances and savings plans

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK seeks a dedicated Health & Safety Officer. The role involves ensuring quality and safety on customer contracts, conducting site visits, and leading H&S meetings. Candidates must have experience in H&S, strong organizational skills, and an IOSH Managing Safely qualification. This position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and other benefits, making it a great career move for professionals looking to advance in health and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a H&S role with good H&S knowledge.
• Experience of conducting incident investigations.
• A current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and attend H&S meetings.
• Investigate incidents and non-conformance reports.
• Conduct audits and regular trailer park brake checks.
• Advise on site improvements and keep up to date with H&S changes.

Skills

H&S knowledge and awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills (MS Word, Excel)

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Job description

As a Health & Safety Officer, you will be part of a highly dedicated and professional team, which is responsible for delivering the highest quality of service to an internationally dedicated client base. The main purpose of your role will be to be responsible for the Quality, Health and Safety on a specific Customer contract, visiting sites throughout the UK (mainly Hartlepool, Corby, Midlands, Wales) at least 2-3 times a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and where applicable, lead weekly and monthly H&S Meetings
• Investigate non-conformance reports and incidents relating to customer business
• Formally investigate and report on any major incidents and participate in meetings to discover root cause of accidents and injuries, in line with the defined Incident Investigation Process
• Create and distribute as necessary any Safety Bulletins, Alert bulletins, Proactive bulletins
• Proactively conduct audits of tractor and trailer operations, staff, driver behaviour and provide site presence
• Conduct regular trailer park brake checks
• Assist in the management of hauliers in terms of Safety
• Assist and advise on Site improvements, including collection plans, site signage, driver handouts, site induction packages and workplace risk assessments
• Keep informed of changes and developments (legislative and industrial) in H&S and bring these to the attention of managers and customers

Your Profile

• Previous experience in a H&S role with good H&S knowledge and awareness, qualified to IOSH Managing Safely level
• Experience of conducting incident investigations
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to develop good working relationships at all levels and keep calm in demanding situations
• Strong organisational skills, including ability to prioritise and manage own workload and an eye for detail
• Good IT skills, including MS Word and Excel
• A current driving licence

About Multimodal Solutions

DP World’s Marine Services business, Multimodal Solutions delivers integrated rail, road, ferry, and shortsea transport solutions that connect markets across Europe and beyond. By orchestrating multiple modes and services into a single, coordinated offering, Multimodal Solutions enables resilient, efficient and flexible supply chain solutions for customers operating in complex trade environments. The business combines disciplined network design with strong operational execution, customer proximity and control tower capabilities that provide visibility across transport flows. Through continued investment in connectivity, digital enablement and strategic partnerships, Multimodal Solutions supports reliable trade while advancing more sustainable freight transport across key corridors.

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

We offer

Multimodal Solutions offers a competitive package in line with the seniority of the position. Salary will be dependent on experience of the successful candidate.

Other benefits include Company pension, P&O Ferries travel discounts, and an Employee Assistance Scheme, backed by a wellbeing programme along with opportunities for personal and professional training and development. We also offer a benefits platform including a range of voluntary health insurances, cycle to work, lease car, savings plan and retail discounts.

Time to act!

Do you have what we’re looking for? And does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you?
We hope so – in which case, now’s the time to let us know! Please apply with your CV and covering letter as soon as possible to [e-mail] . We look forward to hearing from you….

How you’ll benefit

• Growth and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package
• Variety of team-building events
• Pleasant and comfortable work environment.

Ready to progress to your full potential? Apply to join the P&O Ferrymasters team today and start your rewarding career with one of Europe’s leading logistics companies.