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Health and safety officer

Reading (Berkshire)
Permanent
Delaney Browne
Health and safety officer
Posted: 11 March
Offer description

Pay: £45,000.00 - £50,000.00 per year Job description:

PLS NOTE YOU MUST LIVE NEAR READING, BERKSHIRE AS IT IS 3 DAYS OFFICE NOT FULLY REMOTE.

Salary Band upto £50k plus bonus scheme upto 10% of salary

Hybrid/Reading Office/On site Hours 7.30am – 16.30 Mon – Fri

24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

About you:-

A driver with a full UK driving licence "

* Must have Construction experience in Health and Safety*

* Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 1090, and construction product governance.

* Working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Golden Thread requirements, and compliance obligations.

* Experience with audits, investigations, root cause analysis and preventive controls.

* CSCS card (SMSTS/SSSTS preferred).

* Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.

* Experience conducting risk assessments, safety inspections, and investigations.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and support teams.

* Key Accountabilities The Health & Safety Officer is a key function within the organisation, ensuring ongoing safe working environments across operations. The role ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and supports continual improvement in H&S standards.

Responsibilities include implementing policies, conducting inspections, managing risk assessments, maintaining the H&S culture and following through on action and improvement ideas.

ob Specific

▪Responsible for the practical implementation and training and support of all staff in health and safety practices, risk assessments, legislation compliance and environmental regulations and obligations.

▪Working with Head of Quality in supporting and improving environmental management plans and policy.

▪Working with Head of Quality in supporting and improving health and safety management systems.

▪Overseeing risk audits and assessments to identify risks and mitigation strategies.

▪Develop, implement and review internal health and safety policies and procedures.

▪Responsible for recording results of risk assessments and managing and monitoring the information.

▪Provide relevant advice and support internally in relation to Health and Safety procedures, regulations and legislation.

▪Undertake comprehensive investigations when required, producing clear reports in a timely manner, with guidance and recommendations and tangible actions. ▪Maintaining a safe and compliant work environment ensuring employees have adequate training and that records are accurate, work closely with HR in maintaining these.

▪Maintenance of external accreditations – working closely with Quality and Safety Coordinator, finance and HR to keep ahead of all accreditations to avoid expiry ▪Liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies when required

▪Supporting the Site Operations team with installer training H&S practices

▪Travel to site and suppliers as required.

Risk Management and Compliance

•Lead and review risk assessments, including RAMS, HAVS, noise, COSHH, and workshop/manufacturing activities.

•Ensure legal compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, Construction Regulations, COSHH and other statutory requirements referenced across operational documents.

Essential

▪Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 1090, and construction product governance.

▪Working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Golden Thread requirements, and compliance obligations.

▪Experience with audits, investigations, root cause analysis and preventive controls.

▪CSCS card (SMSTS/SSSTS preferred).

▪Full UK driving licence.

Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.

▪Experience conducting risk assessments, safety inspections, and investigations.

▪Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and support teams.

▪Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

Desirable

▪Experience in construction, manufacturing, or engineering sectors.

▪Proven track record of working effectively with construction procedures

▪Experience in balcony or façade products.

▪Experience undertaking accident and incident investigations

▪Demonstrable experience creating reports from investigation exercises

▪NEBOSH General Certificate (or working toward).

▪First aid training or fire marshal experience.

▪IOSH Managing Safely

▪Trained auditor for ISO14001 and ISO45001

Personal Attributes

▪Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to use initiative.

▪Confident working independently and collaboratively.

▪ What's in it for you?

Working for this company provides a culture where people feel supported, appreciated, and excited to show up every day.

Company Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Pension Contribution

Private Health Care (Optional After Probation)

24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Holiday Buy & Sell (Optional)

Hybrid Working Model Onsite Lunch

Free Parking

Training & Development Opportunities

On Site EV Chargers Employee Recognition Programme

Interested?

Pls send your details to Beverley@delaneybrowne.co.uk

Apply with your CV and a short note telling us why you’re excited to join.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Willingness to travel:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Company car Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance Work from home

Application question(s):

Are you a driver with a car?

Do you live within a 20 mile radius to Reading, berks

Do you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are able to influence others?

Experience: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 1090: 3 years (preferred)

Construction Product: 3 years (required)

audits, investigations, root cause analysis and preventive : 2 years (required)

UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification: CSCS card (SMSTS/SSSTS (preferred)

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