Health and Safety Compliance Officer

• Maintain and review Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures, Fire Risk Assessments and other site-specific documentation
• Develop, implement, and strictly manage the site’s Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities
• Ensure statutory inspection and certification of lifting equipment and pressure systems in accordance with LOLER and PSSR
• Oversee COSHH compliance including hazardous substance control, updating assessments, and managing the Asbestos Management Plan
• Ensure full compliance with Legionella control requirements (L8 ACOP), including record-keeping and coordination with contractors
• Verify competence and documentation of all external contractors, particularly scaffolding providers
• Ensure routine workplace inspections by supervisors and managers are completed and actioned
• Chair and minute quarterly Health & Safety Committee meetings, monitoring progress on actions
• Oversee First Aid compliance, training, and equipment across the site
• Produce monthly accident statistics and KPIs, sharing with Group Health and Safety and ensuring visibility across the site
• Manage weekly fire alarm testing and ensure compliance of fire systems
• Ensure annual inspections of all firefighting equipment
• Maintain up-to-date emergency and evacuation procedures
• Organise fire drills every six months and ensure adequate numbers of trained Fire Marshals
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Prepare mandatory external reports, including RIDDOR submissions
• Coordinate site occupational health and health surveillance programmes
• Manage the inspection, servicing, and calibration of critical safety equipment (gas detectors, confined space equipment, SCBA, pressure systems)
• Deliver internal safety training and inductions
• coach managers and supervisors on their H&S responsibilities
• Conduct routine site inspections (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Carry out contractor and new employee safety inductions
• Arrange external training for FLT, Telehandler, MEWP, Shunter etc., and maintain training matrices

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (Essential)
• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management Qualification (Essential)
• Good standard of education incl. English & Maths (Essential)
• First Aid at Work (Essential)
• Accredited Asbestos Awareness training (Essential)
• Accredited Legionella Awareness training (Essential)
• Accredited Confined Space Entry and Rescue training (Essential)
• Strong working knowledge of key UK safety legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, CDM etc.) (Essential)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing/industrial environment (Essential)
• Experience preparing professional documentation for regulators or external agencies (e.g., RIDDOR, insurance claims, HSE submissions) (Essential)

Understanding of manufacturing or similar industrial environments (Desirable)

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package