Bilston, West Midlands
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to join a growing manufacturing business during a significant site relocation and expansion project.
This role will initially focus on overseeing Health & Safety across a major construction project before transitioning into a site-wide Health, Safety & Environmental position once the new manufacturing facility becomes operational.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong construction safety experience, knowledge of CDM regulations and a proactive approach to creating and maintaining a positive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Health & Safety throughout the construction phase, ensuring contractors operate safely and in accordance with legislation.
Review contractor RAMS, permits to work, site inductions and compliance documentation.
Ensure all construction activities comply with CDM Regulations and current Health & Safety legislation.
Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
Carry out regular site inspections, audits and workplace risk assessments.
Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
Maintain records relating to RIDDOR, COSHH, risk assessments and other statutory requirements.
Deliver Health & Safety inductions, toolbox talks and training sessions.
Plan and coordinate fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures.
Work closely with managers to drive continuous improvement in Health, Safety and Environmental performance.
Produce reports and analyse Health & Safety performance data.
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, including waste management, EPR and PRN requirements.
Support the business in maintaining legal compliance across all Health, Safety and Environmental activities.
About You
NEBOSH Diploma (essential).
Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards.
Previous Health & Safety experience within a construction environment.
Strong understanding of CDM Regulations.
Experience managing contractors and construction site safety.
Knowledge of RIDDOR, COSHH and UK Health & Safety legislation.
Experience delivering Health & Safety training and toolbox talks.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Manufacturing Health & Safety experience advantageous.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000.
Company pension.
Free on-site parking.
Opportunity to play a key role in a major site relocation project.
Long-term career opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment.
If you're a proactive Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact on a large-scale site project while helping shape the future safety culture of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£38000.00 - £40000.00 per year