Hays Health & Safety are recruiting for a proactive and hands-on Safety, Health & Environmental Officer to join a leading manufacturing business at their site in Wigan.
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, this role is pivotal in driving forward a positive safety culture, challenging outdated practices, and empowering site teams to take ownership of Health and Safety.
A perfect role for somebody who has 1-2 years' experience working in a Health & Safety role in the manufacturing/engineering setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the implementation and development of site SHE practices
* Work closely with site management to deliver necessary action plans
* Monitor and report on SHE KPI's and report any necessary corrective actions
* Promote a strong behavioural safety culture and encourage open communication around SHE-related matters
* Assist in the implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance standards
* Conduct RAMS, Audits and incident investigations
* Champion a culture of safety ownership, encouraging incident reporting and near misses and using the data to mitigate future risk
Candidate Profile
* A NEBOSH National General Certificate is essential
* Experience or a qualification in supporting environmental standards is desirable
* Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
* Organised, process-driven, and confident in managing competing priorities
* Skilled in risk assessment, problem-solving, and internal auditing
* A natural communicator who listens to frontline teams and translates safety requirements into practical, relatable actions.
* Someone who challenges the "we've always done it this way" mindset and fosters a culture of openness and accountability.
What's in it for you?
Alongside the mentorship of a highly experienced Health & Safety Manager and the opportunity to eventually have autonomy over Health & Safety processes on site, this role also comes with a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 dependent on experience.
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