Health And Safety Officer in Cookstown

About Us

At G Leonard, our purpose is to make industry safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We know that people are too valuable to be put in harm’s way. That’s why we are committed to reducing risk by removing human exposure from hazardous environments and replacing it with advanced robotic solutions. By doing so, we not only protect lives — we also save time, helping industries carry out complex maintenance work faster, more consistently, and with less downtime. This combination of safety and efficiency is at the heart of everything we do. By protecting people and valuing their time, we enable industries to operate with confidence, extend the life of critical infrastructure, and embrace a more sustainable future. Through cutting-edge robotic technology and deep industry expertise, we deliver precision cleaning, refractory removal, and refurbishment services across the cement, metal processing, and energy industries. Our end-to-end project delivery, from inspection and planning to safe execution and reporting, ensures smarter, safer, and more efficient outcomes.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Health & Safety Officer to support our business operations, site, and training needs. This is a permanent role, ideally full‑time, however we are open to discussing part‑time arrangements for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Champion
  • Act as the Health & Safety champion across all office, workshop and customer/project locations.
  • Champion a practical, proportionate and positive safety culture in a small, fast‑moving business.
  • Be the primary point of contact for all H&S matters, providing clear, competent advice while ensuring actions are followed through.
• Implementation of Health & Safety Controls
  • Identify, prioritise and implement Health & Safety improvements.
  • Personally coordinate and manage H&S activities such as:
  • Booking and tracking statutory and role‑specific training.
  • Ensuring first aiders, fire marshals and other key roles are trained and available.
  • Arranging regular inspections and servicing.
  • Planning, running and documenting fire drills and emergency preparedness activities.
  • Ensure corrective actions from audits, inspections and incidents are fully implemented and embedded.
• H&S Management Systems & Compliance
  • Develop, maintain and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures and management systems suitable for a small but growing organisation.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable UK and EU legislation and client requirements across company locations and project sites.
  • Keep documentation accurate, accessible and up to date.
• Risk Assessment, RAMS & Safe Systems of Work
  • Lead the development, review and ongoing management of risk assessments, RAMS and safe systems of work for workshops, offices and customer projects.
  • Ensure risks are identified early and controlled effectively during planning, mobilisation and execution phases.
  • Adapt documentation to reflect site‑specific, client and regional requirements.
• Sites, Projects & Customer Locations
  • Support and oversee Health & Safety on customer sites (travel required).
  • Act as the Health & Safety Officer on site when required, supporting safe execution of works.
  • Ensure consistent H&S standards are applied across multiple projects and client environments.
• Audits, Inspections & Continuous Improvement
  • Plan and carry out internal H&S audits and inspections across all company locations and sites.
  • Support external, client and regulatory audits as required.
  • Track actions to completion, verify effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Training, Competence & Engagement
  • Manage H&S training, competence and certification across the business.
  • Maintain training matrices and records, identifying gaps and ensuring timely refreshers.
  • Deliver or support toolbox talks, briefings and H&S communications to engage teams and reinforce expectations.
• Reporting & Collaboration
  • Provide clear, practical H&S reporting to leadership, highlighting risks, improvements and required actions.
  • Work closely with operations, project teams and management to ensure H&S is integrated into everyday business activities.

About You

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent recognised H&S qualification), or higher.
• Demonstrable experience implementing and maintaining Health & Safety in operational environments.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to develop RAMS and safety documentation.
• Confident working with Operators and site teams.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative approach — able to thrive in a small, fast-moving team.

Desirable

• Degree‑level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, H&S Management, Environmental or Risk Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Additional specialist H&S training or certifications.
• Experience in training development or competency frameworks.
• Experience conducting H&S audits.
• Understanding of engineering or workshop environments.