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Facilities / Health & Safety Officer
Location: Hinkley
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities / Health & Safety Officer to oversee the maintenance, compliance, and health and safety standards Leicestershire. This is a vital role ensuring safe, well-maintained, and legally compliant environment
A NEBOSH qualification and previous experience in a similar role are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with Directors and Health & Safety consultants to uphold and improve safety standards across all sites.
2. Conduct routine visual inspections and complete monthly premises checklists and equipment audits.
3. Assist in planning and coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring health and safety compliance throughout.
4. Identify, report, and escalate any safety risks, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly.
5. Maintain and update all health and safety documentation, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and compliance trackers.
6. Deliver H&S inductions and training for new employees, agency staff, and temporary workers.
7. Maintain clean, safe, secure, and professional working environments across all sites.
8. Ensure all buildings, equipment, and systems are compliant with legal standards (e.g., H&S regulations, Fire Safety, PAT Testing) and that relevant records are complete and current.
9. Monitor workplace risks and take appropriate corrective action or escalate as necessary.
10. Oversee general site maintenance and facilities management.
11. Appoint and coordinate contractors, review RAMS and other documentation, and ensure site inductions are delivered.
12. Communicate clearly with internal teams regarding planned maintenance and contractor visits.
Key Skills & Attributes:
13. Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety or Facilities role
14. NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum requirement)
15. Strong organisational and communication skills
16. High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
17. Flexible and dependable team player with the ability to work independently
18. Experience in logistics, freight, or multi-site operations (desirable)
19. Full UK driving licence (clean) and willingness to travel between sites
20. Professional, honest, and positive attitude with excellent work ethic
Additional Requirements:
Due to the nature of the business and regulatory compliance, the successful candidate will be required to complete a 5-year employment history check and a DBS background check as part of the recruitment process.
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