Health & Safety Specialist (Electrical Engineering Environment)
12-16 Month Contract | Circa £45,000 + Excellent Benefits + Quarterly Bonus
We're working with a forward-thinking engineering business operating at the forefront of electrical solutions, now looking to appoint a Health & Safety Specialist to join their team on a 12-16 month contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening a proactive safety culture within a technically advanced, electrically focused environment. You'll partner closely with senior leadership and operational teams to ensure best-in-class standards across all activities.
The Opportunity
As Health & Safety Specialist, you'll take ownership of developing and embedding robust safety processes, with a strong emphasis on electrical safety standards - a core part of the business.
You'll be instrumental in ensuring the working environment remains safe, compliant, and aligned with both regulatory requirements and industry best practice, while actively driving continuous improvement across all HSE activities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement and continuously improve Health & Safety processes and standards across the business
Lead the delivery of high standards in electrical safety, ensuring compliance across all engineering operations
Support the Senior Management Team and QHSE function in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace
Proactively identify risks, compliance gaps and improvement opportunities, implementing practical solutions
Assist in the creation, review and rollout of H&S policies, ensuring consistency across all departments
Facilitate Health & Safety meetings, initiatives and engagement programmes
Produce and manage risk assessments, safe systems of work, and control measures
Contribute to the strategic direction of HSE, supporting business-wide initiatives and improvement plans
Monitor and interpret current and upcoming legislation, ensuring the business remains compliant
Investigate accidents and incidents thoroughly, implementing preventative measures
Carry out regular audits and site inspections, driving a culture of continuous improvement
Work closely with operational teams to ensure engineers and contractors receive appropriate instruction, supervision and training
Support the delivery of a structured H&S training programme
Coordinate the provision, management, and certification of PPE
Manage regulatory inspections and visits, liaising effectively across maintenance and engineering teams
About You
You're a proactive, solutions-focused HSE professional who thrives in an engineering-led environment and understands the critical importance of electrical safety.
You'll bring:
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) - essential or working towards
Strong HSE experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
IOSH training (or equivalent professional development)
Solid knowledge of current H&S legislation, standards and risk management practices
Experience developing and delivering safety programmes and initiatives
Understanding of workplace wellbeing and its impact on performance and cultureIn addition, you will be:
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Approachable, pragmatic, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
A natural collaborator with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Driven to deliver high standards and continuous improvement
What's on Offer
Salary in the region of £45,000
Generous holiday allowance
Attractive benefits package
A collaborative and technically engaging environmentIf you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a business where safety and engineering excellence go hand-in-hand, we'd love to hear from you.
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