Hays
Health and Safety Officer
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Your New Company A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving a positive safety culture across office, fabrication and site-based operations while supporting continuous improvement and environmental compliance initiatives.
Your New Role As Health, Safety & Environmental Officer, you will provide practical HSE advice and support across the business, ensuring compliance with current legislation, company procedures, and industry best practices.
Key duties will include:
- Provide HSE guidance and support to managers, supervisors and employees.
- Promote a positive safety culture and encourage continuous improvement across all departments.
- Develop, review and maintain Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Conduct workplace inspections across manufacturing, workshop and site environments.
- Maintain accurate HSE records, documentation and compliance reports.
- Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Support emergency preparedness planning and testing across multiple locations.
- Participate in site safety walks, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
- Liaise with clients, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure compliance standards are maintained.
- Monitor environmental compliance and assist with sustainability initiatives.
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What You'll Need to Succeed
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety Officer, HSE Advisor or similar role within manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, construction or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience carrying out risk assessments, incident investigations and workplace inspections.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Full UK driving licence desirable.
What You'll Get in Return
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- Competitive salary based on experience and attractive benefits
- Early finish every Friday.
- Opportunity to work within a well-established and growing organisation.
- Exposure to a variety of manufacturing, fabrication and site-based operations.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and progression.
- The chance to make a genuine impact on health, safety and environmental performance.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- H&S Officer
- H&S Advisor
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