Health & Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer

Full-Time 42500 £ / year No working from home possible
Dutton Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and manage HSE training programmes.
  • Company: Dutton Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Officer for a client in Sheffield.
  • Benefits: Salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum with immediate start available.
  • Other info: Full UK driving licence required for travel to local sites.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team promoting a strong health and safety culture in engineering.
  • Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, plus experience in manufacturing or engineering.

Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer for a permanent position based with our client in Sheffield. Immediate start available (subject to interview process). Salary is £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience). This will be working 40 hours per week.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Promoting and embedding a strong, positive H&S culture at all levels.
  • Develop, implement & ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements and HSE management systems.
  • Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments of the workplace to identify potential hazards, maintaining detailed and accurate records.
  • Investigate incidents and accidents thoroughly, preparing detailed reports on root causes/corrective actions.
  • Preparing and reviewing risk assessments, SOPs and CoSHH assessments.
  • Chairing and attending HSE meetings as required.
  • Managing contractor control processes.
  • Delivering new starter inductions and supporting ongoing HSE training programmes.
  • Carrying out internal HSE audits, ensuring sites are always 'audit ready'.
  • Supporting Environmental Management Systems, alongside senior management.
  • Collating HSE KPIs and performance data.
  • Provide training and guidance to staff on health and safety procedures.
  • Staying up to date with current health and safety legislation, best practices, and industry standards.

Person Specification:

  • Proven experience in a similar health and safety role or relevant field.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent level of training.
  • Full UK driving licence (travel to local sites required).
  • Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment - extra consideration given to candidates who can demonstrate H&S experience within hot metal working environments (Melting, Forging, Hot Rolling).
  • Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation.
  • Experience conducting audits, investigations and developing documentation.
  • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging both shop-floor teams and senior management.
  • Proactive personality, solutions-focused and capable of driving change.

In the first instance, send CV's to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) (option 1) for Engineering. Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client.

Health & Safety Officer employer: Dutton Recruitment

Dutton Recruitment offers a competitive salary and immediate start for the right candidate. Located in Sheffield, the role supports a strong H&S culture in an engineering environment. The team values proactive individuals who can drive change effectively.

Dutton Recruitment

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Dutton Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Health & Safety Officer

Health and Safety Management
Risk Assessment
Incident Investigation
NEBOSH General Certificate
HSE Compliance
Auditing Skills
SOP Development