Health And Safety Officer; Heavy Engineering

Position: Health And Safety Officer (Heavy Engineering)
Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company. The Opportunity Heavy engineering/ manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join their Sheffield-based team. This is a highly hands-on role , ideal for an HSE professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys being visible on the shop floor, and is passionate about driving positive behavioural change and safety culture .

Key Responsibilities Promote and embed a strong, positive health & safety culture across all levels of the business Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation Investigate incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions Prepare and review risk assessments, SOPs, and COSHH documentation Lead and support HSE meetings and initiatives Manage contractor safety and control processes Deliver new starter HSE inductions and support ongoing training programs Ensure the site maintains an 'audit-ready' standard at all times Monitor, record, and report on HSE KPIs and performance data Support environmental management activities and compliance Stay up to date with current legislation and industry best practices About You Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing or engineering environment NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation Experience conducting audits, investigations, and producing HSE documentation Confident communicator, able to engage both shop floor teams and senior leadership Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to influence change Full UK driving licence (travel between local sites may be required)

Desirable Experience within heavy manufacturing or metals environments Exposure to hot metal processes (e.g. melting, forging, hot rolling would be advantageous)