Health and Safety Officer

You’re here to make a difference. If you know health and safety isn’t just about box-ticking but about keeping people safe and businesses running smoothly, keep reading. This role is about making things better, not just maintaining the status quo. No micromanagement- just you, your knowledge, and your ability to get the job done.

You’ll be at the heart of site safety, making sure everything is compliant, up to date, and improving where possible. You’ll work closely with all departments, support audits, keep policies on track, and ensure that health, safety, and environmental standards are met; no compromises.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the EHST Manager and step in when needed
• Keep the site compliant with health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments; identifying hazards before they become problems
• Own COSHH compliance, ensuring safe storage and handling
• Work with external regulatory bodies, handling audits and reporting requirements
• Run training sessions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
• Investigate incidents properly; find the root cause and prevent repeat issues
• Support ISO accreditations and ensure professional standards are met
• Keep safety boards updated and information flowing across teams

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: £30,000
• Career growth in an essential role
• Solid training and development opportunities
• A workplace that values safety, compliance, and improvement

What We Need From You

• Experience in a fast-paced environment (waste management preferred)
• Health & Safety knowledge—risk assessments, audits, compliance
• Qualifications: IOSH or NEBOSH (or working towards it), WAMITAB/COTC preferred
• Strong communication skills; you’ll work with all levels of the business
• Attention to detail; small mistakes can have big consequences
• Proactive mindset; spot problems and fix them before they escalate

Is This You?

If you’re serious about health and safety, know your stuff, and want to be in a role where you can make a real impact, this is it. No clock-watchers, no box-ticker; just people who care about doing the job right.