Health & Safety Officer

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing HSE professional to gain further experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, supporting the continued improvement of Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will work closely with operational teams to provide practical guidance, monitor compliance and promote a proactive safety culture across the  your new role:

Provide practical Health, Safety and Environmental advice and support to managers, supervisors and employees

Conduct regular site inspections and audits, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are implemented

Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of HSE policies, procedures and management systems

Monitor compliance with UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation

Assist with internal and external audits, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements

Work closely with operational teams to identify risks and promote safe working practices

Support the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work Assist with incident reporting, investigations and corrective action follow-up Monitor environmental performance and support initiatives to reduce operational impacts

Engage with employees and management to promote HSE awareness and continuous improvement

What you will need to succeed:

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised H&S qualification

Previous experience within a Health & Safety, Environmental or HSE-related role Understanding of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation

Knowledge of HSE management systems and associated compliance requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage operational teams

Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy working environment

Proactive attitude with a genuine interest in improving workplace safety and environmental performance

Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar operational environment

Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Experience supporting HSE audits, inspections or compliance assessments

Exposure to environmental management and sustainability 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.

Discipline(s):
Environmental, Health & Safety Job type:
Permanent