Safety, Health, Fire And Environmental Officer

Galaxy Personnel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Safety, Health, Fire and Environmental Officer for a permanent role in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The role involves advising on health and safety obligations, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance with legislation. Candidates should have a NEBOSH diploma and experience in manufacturing. The salary range is between £38,000 and £45,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-risk environments preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in a safety role within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections.
• Investigate accidents and recommend procedure changes.

Skills

Health and Safety

Fire

Environmental

Accident risk

HSE

NEBOSH

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Role – Safety, Health, Fire and Environmental Officer

Location – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Working hours – Monday to Friday – Full time hours

Capacity of role – Permanent position

Salary – £38,000 – £45,000 per annum

Our client is recruiting for a safety, health, fire and environmental officer to join their busy manufacturing plant. Candidates will need to be fully conversant with policies and procedures relating to the role.

Responsibilities

• Advise on matters relating to H&S&E, including the obligations and responsibilities of managers, employees and contractors.
• Conduct internal H&S&E audits and inspections to meet agreed company standards and fulfil the obligations of current legislation and promote continued improvement and change.
• Maintain and keep records of inspections whilst producing reports and action plans to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate risks.
• Follow up on action plans and issue resolution to conclusion and escape as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Operational and Projects Teams ensure that contractors provide the suitable risk assessments, method statements and documentation to proceed with.
• Provide appropriate health, safety and fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, and recommend resolution or change to procedure as appropriate.
• Manage the accident policy to minimise the risk of accidents.
• Deliver a comprehensive training programme to promote, develop and sustain a positive health & safety and environmental culture.
• Carry out inductions for new starters and contractors.
• Ensure contractors are appropriately managed.
• Keep abreast of current and proposed health, safety and environmental legislation and advise/act appropriately.
• Work with advisory and legal bodies for Group e.g., HSE, or local authorities.
• Work with product and supply teams to ensure safe storage and transportation of product.
• Work collaboratively within the management team to constantly refine and deliver the health safety and environmental strategy.
• Ensure company compliance to relevant legislation.
• Ensure occupational health testing is carried out and monitored.
• Deliver toolbox and training talks.

Candidate attributes

• Experience in high‑risk environments preferred.
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.
• Environmental qualification would be an advantage but not essential.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment 3-5 years in a safety role.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in order to explain health and safety processes to a range of people and to give presentations to groups.
• The ability to understand and analyse complex information and present it simply and accurately.
• An investigative mind.
• IT skills with working knowledge of MS Office.
• Attention to detail.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Ability to understand regulations and to explain them to the wider business to ensure compliance.
• Be prepared to travel and hold a current driving licence.
• Must be a self‑starter with an ability to work on own, or as part of a team.

Please apply for this role with a CV to Gemma (url removed) or call (01842) (phone number removed).

Skills Required

• Health and Safety, Fire, Environmental, Accident risk, HSE, NEBOSH, MS Office, Communication skills.

Qualifications Required

• NEBOSH.
• Own transport and licence.

Keywords

• Health and Safety, Fire, Environmental, Accident risk, HSE, NEBOSH, MS Office, Communication skills.