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 ResponsibilitiesHealth & 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.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- A role where you can make a genuine impact on workplace safety and continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary and benefits package (details available on application).
Locations
Regulatory Risk Officer in Bath, Somerset employer: CNC Recruitment South West Ltd
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Contact Details:
CNC Recruitment South West Ltd Recruitment Team
