Health & Safety Officer
Location: Thirsk, North YorkshireSalary: From £28,000 per annum – Negotiable DOEHours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30Benefits: 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance, On-Site Parking, Casual Dress
About the Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business specialising in the production and supply of high-quality blended products for a diverse customer base. They are seeking a proactive and hands‑on Health & Safety Officer to support site operations and help drive a positive safety culture across manufacturing, warehouse, and yard environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their health and safety career within a fast‑paced manufacturing setting, where they can make a tangible impact on workplace safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Site Safety Inspections & Housekeeping
- Conduct regular health and safety inspections across manufacturing, warehouse, and external yard areas.
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Track outstanding safety actions and follow up on overdue items.
- Support management teams during internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
Near Miss & Hazard Reporting
- Promote a strong reporting culture by encouraging the identification of hazards and near misses.
- Assist employees with completing reports and documentation.
- Carry out basic investigations into incidents and near misses.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents, hazards, and associated actions.
Safety Administration
- Maintain health and safety documentation, records, and site compliance files.
- Keep training records up to date.
- Support audit preparation activities.
- Manage accident, incident, and near miss databases.
- Produce regular weekly and monthly health and safety reports.
Training & Communication
- Deliver health and safety inductions for new employees and contractors.
- Assist managers in delivering toolbox talks.
- Maintain safety noticeboards and communication materials.
- Support site‑wide safety campaigns and awareness initiatives.
Waste & Environmental Compliance
- Conduct routine inspections of waste storage and disposal areas.
- Ensure waste segregation procedures are followed.
- Monitor waste documentation and collection records.
- Identify and report environmental compliance concerns.
General Health & Safety Support
- Act as a visible, approachable, and proactive presence across the site.
- Escalate significant risks and concerns to the management team.
- Support formal accident investigations when required.
- Assist with contractor management, permit‑to‑work systems, and site access procedures.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or production environment.
- Good understanding of workplace health and safety principles.
- Ability to challenge unsafe behaviours in a professional and constructive manner.
- Proactive, practical, and solutions‑focused mindset.
Desirable Requirements
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Previous experience conducting workplace inspections or supporting safety audits.
- Experience participating in accident, incident, or near miss investigations.
- Certificate of Higher Education or similar qualification.
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