At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive health and safety initiatives and ensure a safe working environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Cumbria with a strong safety culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to safety and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety and culture in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH-qualified with experience in health and safety within manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We're recruiting a Health & Safety Officer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Cumbria. This is a hands-on, site-based role with real scope to make an impact — joining a team that takes its safety culture seriously and wants someone to help drive it forward. If you're NEBOSH-qualified, confident working in a manufacturing environment, and ready to take ownership of a broad H&S remit, we'd like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing health and safety policies and procedures across the site
- Conducting risk assessments and method statements for operational activities
- Carrying out regular site inspections and audits, identifying hazards and driving corrective actions
- Investigating incidents, near misses, and accidents — and producing clear reports with recommendations
- Delivering health and safety inductions and training for new starters and existing employees
- Maintaining accurate H&S records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Liaising with external bodies including the HSE where required
- Supporting management in embedding a positive safety culture across all departments
Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent advantageous)
- Proven experience in a health and safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong working knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels — from the shop floor to senior management
- Organised and thorough, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- IOSH membership desirable but not essential
Health & Safety Officer in Whitehaven employer: EVERLINKED LTD
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Cumbria as a Health & Safety Officer, where your expertise will directly contribute to fostering a robust safety culture. With a commitment to employee development and a collaborative work environment, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere. Experience the unique advantage of working in a thriving sector that values safety and employee well-being.
