We are working with a global engineering leader to find an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join their Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental team in Milton Keynes.

This is a hands-on, onsite role (Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm) where you’ll take responsibility for maintaining and continually improving the Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 and UK Health & Safety legislation.

Working across a busy engineering, manufacturing and warehousing environment, you’ll partner with managers and employees throughout the business, providing practical advice and helping to drive a positive and proactive safety culture.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll manage and continually improve the Health & Safety Management System, support ISO 45001 compliance and internal/external audits, and monitor changes to relevant UK legislation.

Day to day, you’ll carry out workplace inspections and compliance checks, investigate incidents and near misses, facilitate risk assessments, COSHH assessments, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work, and review contractor RAMS.

You’ll also deliver Health & Safety training and toolbox talks, coordinate the H&S committee, support fire safety and emergency preparedness, and produce reports and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

• IOSH membership, ideally TechIOSH or working towards

• Around 3+ years’ experience within Health & Safety

• Experience supporting or managing Health & Safety Management Systems

• Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

• Experience with accident and incident investigation and root cause analysis

• Confidence delivering training and toolbox talks

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or warehousing environment would be particularly valuable, along with knowledge of ISO 45001, contractor management, RAMS and permit-to-work processes.

An Internal Auditor qualification or NEBOSH Diploma would also be advantageous.

The Company

You’ll be joining the UK operation of a highly successful global engineering and automation technology organisation with an established site in Milton Keynes.

The organisation places strong emphasis on quality, continuous improvement, employee wellbeing and professional development, offering excellent opportunities to develop your career within an international setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications, plus:

• Private medical insurance

• Company pension scheme

• Employee rewards and retail discounts

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Long-term career development opportunities

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 10 days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.