Health & Safety Officer

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join their operations team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting and driving all aspects of the company's Health & Safety programme, ensuring compliance with legislation, promoting a positive safety culture, and maintaining safe systems of work across the facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional who enjoys being visible on the manufacturing floor, engaging with employees at all levels, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to a Zero Harm culture. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Health & Safety Compliance Facilitate the implementation and ongoing compliance of Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work. Provide expert Health & Safety advice, guidance, and support to management and employees. Review, update, and maintain Health & Safety policies in line with current legislation and best practice. Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations and standards. Risk Management & Auditing Conduct risk assessments and support the implementation of appropriate control measures. Identify workplace hazards and drive corrective actions to mitigate risk. Schedule and coordinate regular Health & Safety audits and inspections across all departments. Carry out regular Gemba walks throughout the facility to ensure compliance with safety procedures and safe working practices. Monitor Health & Safety performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Training & Employee Engagement Conduct Health & Safety inductions for new employees. Deliver refresher training and awareness programmes as required. Coordinate external Health & Safety training including: Manual Handling Fire Warden Training Portable Fire Extinguisher Training Lifting Equipment Training Other statutory training requirements Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organisation. Incident Management Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and hazardous occurrences. Maintain accurate records and reporting systems. Manage incident reporting through internal systems and statutory reporting requirements. Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Drive the company's Zero Harm objectives. Administration & Reporting Maintain accurate Health & Safety records and documentation. Monitor servicing and certification of Health & Safety equipment. Coordinate and minute weekly Health & Safety Committee meetings. Produce regular Health & Safety reports and KPI updates for management.