Health & Safety Officer

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading environmental and sustainability-focused organisation on the appointment of a Health & Safety Officer. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, you will gain exposure to a wide range of HSE activities while helping to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and a positive safety culture across multiple sites. This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone who enjoys being visible on site, engaging with teams, and making a real impact on workplace safety.

You will support day-to-day Health & Safety activities across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with legislation, company standards, and best practice while contributing to the ongoing development of HSE systems and processes. In your new role:
Support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions Lead and coordinate internal Health & Safety audits, inspections, and behavioural safety initiatives Develop and review risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and Health & Safety training to employees and contractors Work closely with operational teams and management to promote a positive safety culture Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across Health & Safety systems, processes, and site standards Support external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance activities Manage Health & Safety onboarding and induction processes for new starters and contractors Maintain training records and competency matrices across operational teams Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of integrated management systems Monitor compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures across multiple sites What you'll need to succeed:

Experience with in a similar Health & Safety role NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations Understanding of Health & Safety compliance and risk management principles Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Full UK driving licence Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

Experience with in recycling, manufacturing, logistics, or similar operational environments Additional Health & Safety qualifications Experience delivering training, toolbox talks, and inductions Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 management systems Experience supporting continuous improvement and behavioural safety initiatives For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health & Safety Specialist, today.

Skills:

Health and Safety IOSH HSEQ NEBOSH Manufacturing Recycling ISO