H&S Officer

CNC Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive health and safety professional to play a key role in developing and maintaining a robust Health & Safety Management System within a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will support the implementation of health and safety strategies, ensure compliance with UK legislation, and promote a positive safety culture across the organisation. This is a hands-on role where you'll work collaboratively with managers and employees to drive continuous improvement and embed best practices throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

Support the development, implementation and maintenance of the company's Health & Safety Management System.

Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.

Develop, review and update health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Provide practical health and safety advice and guidance to managers and employees.

Monitor legislative changes and recommend improvements to maintain compliance.

Contribute to health and safety objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Risk Management & Compliance

Conduct workplace inspections and audits to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

Carry out and review risk assessments, ensuring effective control measures are implemented.

Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective and preventative actions.

Monitor the completion of corrective actions to ensure issues are resolved effectively.

Support regulatory inspections and customer audits relating to health and safety.

Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.

Training & Employee Engagement

Deliver health and safety inductions for new employees and contractors.

Coordinate and support health and safety training programmes.

Promote a positive safety culture through toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness campaigns.

Encourage proactive reporting of hazards, near misses and improvement opportunities.

Support Health & Safety Committee meetings and follow up on agreed actions.

Emergency Preparedness & Occupational Safety

Assist in maintaining emergency response procedures, including fire safety and evacuation plans.

Coordinate emergency drills and business preparedness activities.

Monitor first aid, fire safety and workplace welfare arrangements.

Liaise with occupational health providers and specialist safety consultants where required.

Support environmental compliance initiatives, including waste management and environmental awareness.

About You

We're looking for an organised and knowledgeable Health & Safety professional who can confidently engage with people at all levels of the business and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.

Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent recognised qualification).

Experience carrying out workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.

Experience investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

Experience within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing sector.

Internal Auditor qualification.

Knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.