Health & Safety Officer
ACS Staffing Solutions
Wellingborough
Full Time - Permanent
Salary £45-57k DOE
Ready to take ownership of safety in a fast-moving environment?
We’re looking for a confident and proactive Health & Safety professional to help drive high standards, influence culture, and make a real impact across our client's operations.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be the go-to expert for all things health, safety, and wellbeing—working closely with leadership and teams on the ground to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and continuously improve how things are done.
What you’ll be doing Lead compliance & best practice
- Ensure adherence to UK health & safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Maintain and evolve policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
- Act as the central point of contact for all H&S matters
- Carry out risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and workplace inspections
- Identify hazards and implement practical control measures
- Keep risk registers up to date and ensure actions are followed through
- Deliver engaging training, inductions, and toolbox talks
- Promote awareness and accountability across all levels
- Encourage a positive, proactive approach to workplace safety
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents
- Produce clear reports with actionable recommendations
- Ensure compliance with RIDDOR reporting requirements
- Conduct internal audits and monitor performance through KPIs
- Provide insights and reports to leadership
- Help shape and enhance long-term safety strategy
- Work closely with teams, managers, and contractors
- Support permit-to-work systems and contractor safety
- Liaise with external authorities and insurers where needed
Essential:
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Clear communication skills and a practical mindset
- Attention to detail with strong problem-solving ability
- IOSH membership (Tech or Grad)
- Experience with audits and incident investigations
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 or similar frameworks
- Experience within a production or operational environment
- Competitive salary package up to £57k
- Real influence over health & safety direction and culture
- Ongoing professional development and training support
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- On-site parking
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