Health & Safety Officer

Location: Kingston upon Hull

Health & Safety Officer

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience, skills, and training)

Location:

Hull (site-based)

Hours:

Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

The Role

Kingston Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Hull.

Reporting to the QHSE Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the business remains compliant with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and continues to operate within a safe working environment in line with IOSH and ISO 45001 standards.

This is a key role responsible for managing Health & Safety systems, processes, and personnel, including Occupational Health, while working collaboratively across the business to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Establish and maintain a Safety Management System compliant with ISO 45001 standards.

* Work with all areas of the business to ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation.

* Monitor and report progress against Health & Safety KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.

* Maintain the Maintenance Management System, liaising with internal teams and external providers.

* Coordinate and maintain the Training Management System.

* Manage and maintain Occupational Health processes.

* Conduct operational risk assessments and implement effective risk mitigation measures.

* Manage emergency evacuation procedures and reporting processes.

* Oversee external safety inspections and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance.

* Carry out internal safety inspections, ensuring actions are recorded, tracked, and completed.

* Challenge unsafe behaviours and ensure unsafe conditions are reported and addressed.

* Ensure accident investigations are completed thoroughly and within agreed timescales.

* Coordinate First Aider and Fire Warden activities.

* Work closely with the Group Health & Safety Consultant to support ongoing improvements.

Skills & Experience Required

* Formal Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or above).

* Ideally a member of IOSH (Tech IOSH preferred).

* Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.

* Good IT skills and numeracy skills.

* Self-motivated with a positive and proactive approach.

* Ability to coach colleagues and encourage a strong Health & Safety culture.

Benefits

* Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.

* 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

* Additional annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 5 extra days (giving up to 30 days after 5 years’ service).

* Company pension scheme.

* Bonus scheme available.

* Excellent opportunity for development and training.

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