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Health & Safety Officer

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Premier Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Occupational Health & Safety
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Health & Safety Officer
Health & Safety Officer

Location:

Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Sector:
Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Reading, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join their leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving safety culture, ensuring compliance, and shaping best practice across a busy production environment.

As a specialist recruitment agency partnering with this organisation, we are looking for a proactive, confident professional who can operate both strategically and hands-on on the shop floor.

The Role

Reporting into senior management, you will be responsible for leading all health and safety activities across the site, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and promoting a positive health & safety culture across the manufacturing facility

Ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and maintaining ISO standards where applicable

Conducting risk assessments, audits, and accident investigations

Developing and delivering health & safety training across all levels

Reviewing and updating policies and procedures

Acting as the main point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors

Providing regular performance reports to senior leadership

The Candidate

We are looking for:

Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment

NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma desirable)

Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

Experience conducting internal audits and leading investigations

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels

A proactive, solutions-focused approach

What’s On Offer

Salary between £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience

8% company pension contribution

32 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Opportunity to shape and lead health & safety strategy

Stable, growing manufacturing business
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