Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience, skills, and training)
Location: Hull (site-based)
Hours: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
The Role
Kingston Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Hull.
Reporting to the QHSE Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the business remains compliant with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and continues to operate within a safe working environment in line with IOSH and ISO 45001 standards.
This is a key role responsible for managing Health & Safety systems, processes, and personnel, including Occupational Health, while working collaboratively across the business to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Establish and maintain a Safety Management System compliant with ISO 45001 standards.
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Work with all areas of the business to ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation.
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Monitor and report progress against Health & Safety KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Maintain the Maintenance Management System, liaising with internal teams and external providers.
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Coordinate and maintain the Training Management System.
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Manage and maintain Occupational Health processes.
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Conduct operational risk assessments and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
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Manage emergency evacuation procedures and reporting processes.
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Oversee external safety inspections and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance.
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Carry out internal safety inspections, ensuring actions are recorded, tracked, and completed.
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Challenge unsafe behaviours and ensure unsafe conditions are reported and addressed.
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Ensure accident investigations are completed thoroughly and within agreed timescales.
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Coordinate First Aider and Fire Warden activities.
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Work closely with the Group Health & Safety Consultant to support ongoing improvements.
Skills & Experience Required
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Formal Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or above).
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Ideally a member of IOSH (Tech IOSH preferred).
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Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
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Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
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Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
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Good IT skills and numeracy skills.
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Self-motivated with a positive and proactive approach.
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Ability to coach colleagues and encourage a strong Health & Safety culture.
Benefits
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Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
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25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
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Additional annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 5 extra days (giving up to 30 days after 5 years’ service).
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Company pension scheme.
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Bonus scheme available.
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Excellent opportunity for development and training.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year