Health & Safety Officer

Gloucester Source: WhatJobs

£42,000–£58,000

CONFIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY | HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER | GLOUCESTER

Hands on Health & Safety in an Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Environment

Up to £58,000 + bonus & excellent benefits | Permanent | Site-based

A leading and technically advanced manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join its Gloucester operation.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on H&S role supporting a complex manufacturing environment, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on site safety, compliance and culture.

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Energy, you will work closely with operational leaders and the wider HSEE team, acting as the key point of contact for day‑to‑day health and safety matters across the site.

The Role

You will take ownership of the tactical delivery of Health & Safety across the facility, ensuring robust systems, controls and processes are in place and continually improved.

Supporting the development and implementation of H&S strategies, systems, procedures and policies
Providing hands‑on H&S support to operational managers across the factory floor
Ensuring compliance with UK H&S legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards
Managing and continuously improving the site's H&S Management System, with a focus on maintaining ISO 45001
Conducting risk assessments, hazard analyses, inspections and compliance audits
Identifying and controlling physical, chemical, ergonomic and other workplace hazards
Leading investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, establishing root causes and implementing corrective actions
Delivering H&S training, toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness programmes
Managing emergency preparedness, drills and response procedures
Developing and leading the site's Health & Safety Committee and employee engagement initiatives
Driving behavioural safety and developing a strong, proactive safety culture
Monitoring H&S performance through KPIs, leading indicators and regular reporting
Working collaboratively with suppliers, contractors, managers and employees to continuously improve site standards

What we're Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced H&S professional from a complex manufacturing environment who is comfortable being highly visible on the factory floor and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Significant Health & Safety experience within a high‑risk manufacturing environment
Strong practical knowledge of COSHH, DSEAR and PUWER
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
Experience of H&S Management Systems and ISO 45001
Strong risk assessment, auditing and incident investigation experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The confidence to challenge, influence and coach operational teams
The ability to work autonomously while also operating effectively as part of a wider HSEE function

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for an established H&S professional who wants to move beyond simply maintaining compliance and play a key role in shaping safety culture and driving continuous improvement across a significant manufacturing operation.

You’ll have genuine visibility across the site, direct access to operational leadership and the opportunity to influence how H&S is managed at both a tactical and strategic level.