Health and safety officer

Hays are exclusively supporting a well-established organisation based in the Chesterfield area to recruit a Health & Safety Officer to join their close-knit team.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated H&S professional to take ownership of day-to-day site safety while developing their career, with clear progression into leadership responsibilities over time.

The Role

Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and continuously improving working environment. While strategic direction sits at a senior level, you will be instrumental in embedding health and safety best practice across operational activity.

You will be responsible for:

Supporting the implementation and maintenance of health, safety, and environmental standards across the site
Monitoring compliance and ensuring policies and procedures are consistently followed
Carrying out risk assessments and advising on corrective actions
Working collaboratively with site leadership and operational teams to deliver safety plans
Tracking and reporting on performance metrics, highlighting areas for improvement
Supporting and, at times, leading internal H&S meetings and discussions
Assisting with the ongoing development of management systems aligned to recognised standards (e.g. ISO frameworks)
Providing practical guidance and coaching to colleagues at all levelsAbout You

We are looking for a proactive and confident individual who can build strong relationships and influence positive safety behaviours across the business.

You will have:

NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential)
IOSH qualification (highly desirable)
Previous experience in a manufacturing or operational environment
Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and best practice
Experience carrying out risk assessments and supporting audits
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Outstanding communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation
A hands-on, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamWhat's on Offer

Opportunity to join a supportive, small team with real visibility across the business
Clear scope to develop into a leadership role
Stable, on-site position with a well-established employer
Location: Chesterfield (on-site, 35 hours per week) Salary: £31,000 - £36,000 Permanent, Full-Time Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)