Health and Safety Compliance Officer
7 days ago
Hartshill
About the Role We are seeking a highly proactive and technically skilled Health & Safety Compliance Officer to lead and promote a strong safety culture across our site. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices—specifically in high-risk areas such as Permit to Work systems, Fire Safety, Asbestos, and Legionella control. This role is critical to ensuring that operational activities are carried out safely and responsibly. You will act as a key technical specialist, conduct thorough investigations, oversee statutory compliance, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement to maintain a safe and legally compliant working environment. Key Responsibilities Statutory Compliance, Systems & Documentation • Maintain and review Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures, Fire Risk Assessments and other site-specific documentation, updating every two years or following process changes (including Young Workers, Pregnant Workers and Confined Space assessments)., • Develop, implement, and strictly manage the site’s Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities (hot work, confined spaces, live work, contractor control)., • Ensure statutory inspection and certification of lifting equipment and pressure systems in accordance with LOLER and PSSR., • Oversee COSHH compliance including hazardous substance control, updating assessments, and managing the Asbestos Management Plan., • Ensure full compliance with Legionella control requirements (L8 ACOP), including record-keeping and coordination with contractors., • Ensure routine workplace inspections by supervisors and managers are completed and actioned., • Chair and minute quarterly Health & Safety Committee meetings, monitoring progress on actions., • Oversee First Aid compliance, training, and equipment across the site., • Manage weekly fire alarm testing and ensure compliance of fire systems., • Ensure annual inspections of all firefighting equipment., • Maintain up-to-date emergency and evacuation procedures., • Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions., • Prepare mandatory external reports, including RIDDOR submissions., • Manage the inspection, servicing, and calibration of critical safety equipment (gas detectors, confined space equipment, SCBA, pressure systems)., • Deliver internal safety training and inductions; coach managers and supervisors on their H&S responsibilities., • Conduct routine site inspections (daily/weekly/monthly)., • Carry out contractor and new employee safety inductions., • Arrange external training for FLT, Telehandler, MEWP, Shunter etc., and maintain training matrices. Key Relationships • Line Managers and Supervisors, • Operational Teams, • Environment Agency, • HSE, • External Contractors and Regulatory Bodies, • Group Health & Safety Co-ordinator Education & Qualifications • NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (Essential), • Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management Qualification (Essential), • Good standard of education incl. English & Maths (Essential), • First Aid at Work (Essential), • Accredited Asbestos Awareness training (Essential), • Accredited Legionella Awareness training (Essential), • Strong working knowledge of key UK safety legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, CDM etc.) (Essential), • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing/industrial environment (Essential), • Experience preparing professional documentation for regulators or external agencies (e.g., RIDDOR, insurance claims, HSE submissions) (Essential) Working Conditions • Split between office and on-site environments, • Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, or waste-related conditions Please send your CV and cover letter to , quoting “Health & Safety Compliance Officer Application” in the subject line.