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Health and Safety Officer
Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands
Salary: 32,000 - 36,000 per year
Hours: 36.25 per week (Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 16:30)
Are you passionate about workplace safety and looking to make a real impact in a well-established company?
We are a family-owned, independent manufacturer of organic intermediates for the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Rubber, Polymer, Food & Beverage industries. Operating for over 150 years, we take pride in our commitment to quality, innovation, and the well-being of our employees.
We are seeking a Health and Safety Officer to join our team and play a key role in maintaining and improving our safety culture.
Your Role
Reporting to the Safety, Health & Environmental Manager, you will:
Assist Production and Engineering Management in developing risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Maintain and improve the site's environmental management system.
Conduct SHE inspections and audits, ensuring corrective actions are followed up.
Support the development of Site Safety Meetings and SHE communications.
Review, write, and implement health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Advise, coach, and mentor employees on their health & safety responsibilities.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, maintaining the SHE Incident log.
Support the delivery of SHE training and competency management.
Maintain regulatory compliance logs and ensure COMAH and fire risk assessments are up to date.
What We're Looking For
Health & Safety experience in manufacturing (high-hazard industries or chemical/CoMAH preferred).
Strong risk assessment and incident investigation skills, including root cause analysis.
Experience in auditing, reporting, and writing safety procedures.
NEBOSH Certificate (essential).
Good knowledge of current SHE legislation and regulations.
Awareness of Process Safety, Human Factors, and Behavioural Safety (advantageous).
What We Offer
Competitive salary (32k-36k).
25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays.
Free life assurance & generous paid sick scheme (after qualifying period).
Stakeholder pension scheme & voluntary medical cash benefit plan.
Join us and help shape a safer, healthier workplace!
Apply now and take the next step in your career!
