Health & Safety Officer - Job Summary

Location: Denham
Department: Production Engineering
Reports to: PED Manager
Direct Reports: None

Purpose of Role:

Ensure a safe working environment for manufacturing staff by conducting risk and COSHH assessments, maintaining safety documentation, and promoting compliance with H&S regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk and COSHH assessments for manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work and the Health & Safety Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, industry standards, and company procedures.
• Standardise H&S documentation and conduct safety audits.
• Monitor KPI performance and provide reports to senior management.
• Train and communicate H&S policies to staff.
• Support additional H&S compliance initiatives and training.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation (HASAW, COSHH, DSEAR, COMAH).
• Experience in risk assessment, compliance, and training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn H&S management software.

Desirable:

• Manufacturing knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• NEBOSH Certificate & IOSH membership.