Health & Safety Officer

Overview

We're recruiting a Health & Safety Officer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Cumbria. This is a hands-on, site-based role with real scope to make an impact — joining a team that takes its safety culture seriously and wants someone to help drive it forward. If you're NEBOSH-qualified, confident working in a manufacturing environment, and ready to take ownership of a broad H&S remit, we'd like to hear from you.

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing health and safety policies and procedures across the site
• Conducting risk assessments and method statements for operational activities
• Carrying out regular site inspections and audits, identifying hazards and driving corrective actions
• Investigating incidents, near misses, and accidents — and producing clear reports with recommendations
• Delivering health and safety inductions and training for new starters and existing employees
• Maintaining accurate H&S records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Liaising with external bodies including the HSE where required
• Supporting management in embedding a positive safety culture across all departments

• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent advantageous)
• Proven experience in a health and safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels — from the shop floor to senior management
• Organised and thorough, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• IOSH membership desirable but not essential

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