Health & Safety Officer

Up to £37,000

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively supporting a growing organisation in their search for a proactive Health & Safety Officer. As the Health & Safety Officer, you will be the driving force behind the company's safety standards, holding full responsibility for implementing, managing, and enhancing health and safety policies and procedures. You will lead initiatives to ensure the organisation operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.

This is an opportunity to collaborate with teams across the organisation, engaging with managers and operatives to build a safer workplace while championing a positive safety culture.

Key responsibilities:

Implement and manage health and safety procedures, including drafting and updating safety documentation such as risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and method statements.
Conduct regular audits, inspections, and compliance checks, producing detailed reports and monitoring follow-up actions.
Investigate and report on incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring timely submission of RIDDOR documentation as required.
Collaborate with production teams to address safety concerns, providing guidance and solutions tailored to their needs.
Manage subcontractor safety, reviewing method statements and ensuring compliance with site safety standards.
Coordinate training programs for equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and MEWPs, ensuring users maintain valid certifications.
Prepare health and safety KPIs and present them at monthly senior management team meetings.
Establish and lead a Health and Safety Forum to engage the workforce and encourage collaboration.
Stay updated on changing legislation and best practices, ensuring the company remains compliant and ahead of the curve.And this is what you'll need:

NEBOSH qualification.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

And this is what you'll get:

Competitive salary.
Early finish on Friday's.
Chance to join a growing company with potential progression opportunities.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this H&S Officer role apply now by sending your CV or calling me directly on (phone number removed)

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities