Health & Safety Officer in Gloucester

Job Description

CONFIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY | HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER | GLOUCESTER
Hands on Health & Safety in an Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Environment
Up to £58,000 + bonus & excellent benefits | Permanent | Site-based

A leading and technically advanced manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join its Gloucester operation.

This is a highly visible, hands-on H&S role supporting a complex manufacturing environment, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on site safety, compliance and culture.

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Energy, you will work closely with operational leaders and the wider HSEE team, acting as the key point of contact for day-to-day health and safety matters across the site.

The Role

You will take ownership of the tactical delivery of Health & Safety across the facility, ensuring robust systems, controls and processes are in place and continually improved.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of H&S strategies, systems, procedures and policies
• Providing hands-on H&S support to operational managers across the factory floor
• Ensuring compliance with UK H&S legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Managing and continuously improving the site's H&S Management System, with a focus on maintaining ISO 45001
• Conducting risk assessments, hazard analyses, inspections and compliance audits
• Identifying and controlling physical, chemical, ergonomic and other workplace hazards
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, establishing root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Delivering H&S training, toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness programmes
• Managing emergency preparedness, drills and response procedures
• Developing and leading the site's Health & Safety Committee and employee engagement initiatives
• Driving behavioural safety and developing a strong, proactive safety culture
• Monitoring H&S performance through KPIs, leading indicators and regular reporting
• Working collaboratively with suppliers, contractors, managers and employees to continuously improve site standards

What we're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced H&S professional from a complex manufacturing environment who is comfortable being highly visible on the factory floor and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

You'll ideally bring:

• Significant Health & Safety experience within a high-risk manufacturing environment
• Strong practical knowledge of COSHH, DSEAR and PUWER
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Experience of H&S Management Systems and ISO 45001
• Strong risk assessment, auditing and incident investigation experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to challenge, influence and coach operational teams
• The ability to work autonomously while also operating effectively as part of a wider HSEE function

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for an established H&S professional who wants to move beyond simply maintaining compliance and play a key role in shaping safety culture and driving continuous improvement across a significant manufacturing operation.

You'll have genuine visibility across the site, direct access to operational leadership and the opportunity to influence how H&S is managed at both a tactical and strategic level.

How to apply

To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10533.

Desired Skills and Experience

Plant, Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, HSE, Health & Safety, COSHH, NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO45001, EHS