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Health & Safety Officer

Newton Aycliffe
money-bag £35000 - £40000/annum
Posted 3 days ago

Health and Safety Officer
Manufacturing/Construction industry
Covering sites in the UK
Office-based DL5 4QZ
Up to £40,000 per annum DOE
Day Shifts Mon-Fri DL5 4QZ
33 Days Holiday, Life Assurance, Pool Vehicle


We are looking for a UK Health & Safety Officer for our market leader in specialist equipment to support compliance and champion a strong safety culture across our UK sites and teams. The role is predominantly based in the DL5 office postcode, but will require travel to company sites in the UK on a weekly/monthly basis.

Other similar job titles could be: Health & Safety Officer, HSE Officer, Safety Officer, Occupational Health & Safety Officer, HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Advisor, HSE Specialist, Safety & Compliance Officer, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer or similar.

Key Responsibilities Health and Safety Officer:

  • Carry out site audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with HSE standards and legislation throughout company sites in the UK.
  • Lead safety meetings, investigations, and risk assessments.
  • Deliver training, toolbox talks, and safety communications to raise awareness.
  • Support managers and teams with practical safety advice and improvements.
  • Drive initiatives that improve safety performance, sustainability, and culture.
  • Monitor workplace conditions, report findings, and implement corrective actions.

Skills & Qualifications - Health and Safety Officer:
  • Previous experience in a Health & Safety role (or similar) within the manufacturing or construction industry
  • Experience delivering training programs 
  • Experience working to ISO: 14001 and/or ISO: 45001
  • Holds a NEBOSH Certificate
  • Happy to travel to company site visits throughout the UK on a weekly basis.
  • Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Excellent communication, training, and coaching skills.
  • Experience in audits, risk management, and incident investigation.

Salary / Package - Health & Safety Officer:
  • £35,000-£40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Monday - Friday Day Shifts 8:30am-4:45pm, 3pm Finish Friday 
  • 33 days holiday (including bank hols)
  • Access to pool vehicle.
  • Up to 8% matched pension
  • Further training opportunities
  • Life Assurance x6

Interested? To apply for this Health & Safety Officer position, here are your two options:
  1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gimore (phone number removed) between 7.30am - 4.30pm.
  2. "I think I''m right for this position, but I''m not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know
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