Health And Safety Officer - IMMEDIATE START

Health & Safety Officer

Maesteg

3-5 Month Fixed-Term Contract

£35,000 - £40,000 Pro Rata

37.5 Hours per Week – Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm

Are you a proactive Health & Safety professional looking for your next opportunity? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation seeking a Health & Safety Officer to support their Health, Safety and Compliance team on a fixed-term basis.

This role is focused on strengthening site governance and ensuring robust health and safety documentation, procedures and compliance are in place. It's an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid understanding of health and safety legislation who enjoys improving systems and driving best practice.

The Role

Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and operational teams, you'll be responsible for:

* Reviewing, updating and creating Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).

* Developing and maintaining Health & Safety procedures and supporting documentation.

* Producing guidance relating to areas such as Confined Space, Working at Height, Hand-Arm Vibration (HAVS) and other key safety topics.

* Supporting compliance with current UK Health & Safety legislation.

* Identifying opportunities to improve safety governance and documentation.

* Working collaboratively across departments to promote a positive health and safety culture.

Please note this role is primarily governance and compliance focused rather than day-to-day operational Health & Safety support.

We're looking for someone who has:

* NEBOSH General Certificate (essential).

* Previous Health & Safety experience, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.

* A good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.

* Excellent organisational and document control skills.

* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business.

* A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to get involved.

What's on Offer

* 3-5 month fixed-term contract.

* Salary of £35,000-£40,000 pro rata.

* 37.5-hour working week.

* Opportunity to make a genuine impact within an established manufacturing business.

* Immediate start available.

If you're looking for a contract where you can add real value through improving Health & Safety systems, procedures and compliance, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed