Health And Safety Officer

Health, Safety & Environmental Officer

Bilston, West Midlands

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to join a growing manufacturing business during a significant site relocation and expansion project. This role will initially focus on overseeing Health & Safety across a major construction project before transitioning into a site-wide Health, Safety & Environmental position once the new manufacturing facility becomes operational.

• Manage Health & Safety throughout the construction phase, ensuring contractors operate safely and in accordance with legislation.
• Review contractor RAMS, permits to work, site inductions and compliance documentation.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with CDM Regulations and current Health & Safety legislation.
• Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and workplace risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Maintain records relating to RIDDOR, COSHH, risk assessments and other statutory requirements.
• Deliver Health & Safety inductions, toolbox talks and training sessions.
• Plan and coordinate fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Work closely with managers to drive continuous improvement in Health, Safety and Environmental performance.
• Produce reports and analyse Health & Safety performance data.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, including waste management, EPR and PRN requirements.
• Support the business in maintaining legal compliance across all Health, Safety and Environmental activities.

• NEBOSH Diploma (essential).
• Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards.
• Previous Health & Safety experience within a construction environment.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Experience managing contractors and construction site safety.
• Knowledge of RIDDOR, COSHH and UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training and toolbox talks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Manufacturing Health & Safety experience advantageous.

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a major site relocation project.
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment.

If you're a proactive Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact on a large-scale site project while helping shape the future safety culture of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you