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Health & Safety Officer

Job in Forfar, Angus, DD8, Scotland, UK
Listing for: David Ritchie implements
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-28
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 52000 - 76000 GBP Yearly GBP 52000.00 76000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This is a newly developed role within the business, to be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring Health, Safety and Environmental systems across UK sites, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 requirements while promoting a positive safety culture. Working with the Leadership Team giving guidance and support where necessary, in particular with the QA Manager and Head of Operations.

Key Responsibilities: General Health & Safety
  • Develop, implement, and monitor Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments
  • Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and industry best practice
  • Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions
  • Deliver and coordinate H&S training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
  • Promote a proactive safety culture across workshops and offices
  • Manage environmental compliance and best practices relevant to metal fabrication operations
  • Identify and reduce environmental risks, waste, and energy usage
  • Support environmental reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Advise senior management on Health & Safety risks, and improvement opportunities
  • Prepare and present H & S KPIs and management review data
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in relation to safety, and operational efficiency
Key Skills and

Competencies:

  • Proven experience in a HSE role within manufacturing or metal fabrication
  • Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
  • Experience leading audits and managing corrective actions
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
  • Experience with welding, fabrication, or heavy engineering environments
  • NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
  • Hands-on approach, excellent communication skills and ability to influence culture
Personal Attributes
  • Proactive and detail oriented
  • Confident working independently and influencing at all levels
  • Pragmatic approach with a strong focus on continuous improvement
  • Comfortable operating in a hands-on workshop environment
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