Job Description
Health & Safety Officer
Are you an organised and proactive Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact in a busy manufacturing environment? Join NMB Minebea at their Lincoln site and play a key role in supporting a safe, compliant, and well-run workplace.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, well-established business where you will work closely with HR and the Health & Safety Coordinator, helping to drive best practice across health & safety, occupational health, and wider compliance activities.
What Youll Be Doing as Health & Safety/Compliance Officer:
* Supporting the HR team and Health & Safety Coordinator with day-to-day health, safety, and compliance activities
* Developing and reviewing risk assessments to identify hazards and reduce operational risk
* Creating and reviewing safe systems of work for business operations
* Maintaining and updating COSHH risk assessments, MSDS records, HAV documentation, and machine assessments (PUWER)
* Carrying out accident and incident investigations
* Keeping accurate health & safety records and compliance documentation up to date
* Liaising with external bodies such as the HSE, insurers, and contractors where required
* Monitoring audit action points and ensuring deadlines are met
* Promoting correct PPE usage and reporting any defects
Health & Safety Training & Occupational Health Duties:
* Coordinating manual handling refresher training
* Managing licence reviews (including driving and forklift licences) and arranging training in line with expiry dates
* Supporting first aid cover, organising training, and maintaining first aid room stock
* Helping to promote a positive health & safety culture across the business
* Monitoring health surveillance, biological monitoring, and eye test requirements with external providers
* Following up actions in line with HSE guidance and provider recommendations
Additional Responsibilities:
* Producing and uploading periodic briefs and toolbox talks
* Supporting HR with DSE assessments and wider projects
* Assisting with right to work checks and employee file audits
* Supporting internal and external HR compliance audits
* Issuing PPE and maintaining stock levels
* Providing reception and phone cover when required
What Were Looking for as Health & Safety/Compliance Officer:
Essential:
* Experience in Health & Safety or Administration within a Manufacturing/Engineering Environment.
* Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice
* Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
* Confident communicator who can build relationships across all levels of the business
* Good time management and a motivated, professional approach
* Computer literate, including Microsoft Office
Desirable:
* A relevant Health & Safety qualification
* IOSH qualified and/or working towards NEBOSH
* Experience supporting compliance activity within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Previous experience working closely with HR teams
* Confidence handling audits, training coordination, and documentation control
Hours of Work:
Day Shift
* Monday to Thursday: 8:15am - 4:45pm
* Friday: 8:15am - 1:45pm
* 37 hours per week
* Overtime available when required
* No shift premium
What Youll Get in Return as Health & Safety/Compliance Officer:
* Grade 8 salary - £26,900 per annum
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension with 5% employer contribution
* Subsidised healthcare
* Personal accident plan
* Uniform provided
* Subsidised canteen
* On-site parking
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Employee referral scheme
* Employee suggestion scheme
* Long service award
* Death in service scheme
Why Join NMB?
At NMB Minebea, youll be joining a business that values safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. This is a varied role with real responsibility, offering the chance to contribute across both health & safety and HR compliance while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of a team committed to keeping people safe and standards high.
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