Health & Safety Officer

Location: Leicester

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Job Type: Permanent

Hours of Work:
Monday Thursday: 08 00
Friday: 08 00

Reports To: SHEQ Manager

is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading advanced materials manufacturer based in Leicester, with operations also in Frankley. We are seeking a proactive Health & Safety Officer to support the SHEQ function and lead on health and safety matters across both sites.

This is a multi-site role where you will act as the company s Competent Person, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, maintain a strong safety culture, and support continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities (Simplified)

Risk Assessments

• Carry out risk assessments to identify hazards and put control measures in place.

• Review and update risk assessments as required.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver health and safety training, including inductions for new starters and contractors.

• Run toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Contractor Management

• Ensure contractors meet company and HSE standards.

• Review RAMS, issue permits to work, and close out completion checks.

COSHH Management

• Identify hazardous substances and maintain COSHH assessments.

• Ensure MSDS are compliant and up to date.

Incident & Accident Management

• Record and investigate near misses, incidents, and accidents.

• Produce actions to prevent reoccurrence and manage RIDDOR reporting.

• Ensure emergency equipment is available, stocked, and inspected.

Compliance Reporting

• Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.

• Provide KPI reporting to management.

• Report non-compliances related to ISO standards and legislation.

Health Surveillance & Monitoring

• Coordinate health surveillance and exposure monitoring with third parties.

• Review reports and implement corrective actions where needed.

PPE Management

• Manage PPE distribution, checks, inspections, and training.

• Ensure PPE is used correctly and defects are reported.

SOPs & Continuous Improvement

• Support creation and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Work with the team to improve safety processes and reduce risk.

Communication & Culture

• Communicate changes to procedures and safety updates.

• Promote a positive safety culture across employees, visitors, and contractors.

Administration

• Maintain compliance registers including COSHH, MSDS, PPE records, and more.

Requirements

Essential:

• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent).

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing H&S role.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.

• Confident working across multiple sites.

Desirable:

• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.

• Chemical knowledge and experience managing hazardous substances.

• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Please apply above or alternatively contact a member of the team at for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.