Health & Safety Officer, Hull

Kingston Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Hull.

Reporting to the QHSE Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the business remains compliant with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and continues to operate within a safe working environment in line with IOSH and ISO 45001 standards.

This is a key role responsible for managing Health & Safety systems, processes, and personnel, including Occupational Health, while working collaboratively across the business to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a Safety Management System compliant with ISO 45001 standards.
• Work with all areas of the business to ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation
• Monitor and report progress against Health & Safety KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain the Maintenance Management System, liaising with internal teams and external providers.
• Coordinate and maintain the Training Management System.
• Manage and maintain Occupational Health processes.
• Conduct operational risk assessments and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
• Manage emergency evacuation procedures and reporting processes.
• Oversee external safety inspections and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Carry out internal safety inspections, ensuring actions are recorded, tracked, and completed.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and ensure unsafe conditions are reported and addressed.
• Ensure accident investigations are completed thoroughly and within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate First Aider and Fire Warden activities.
• Work closely with the Group Health & Safety Consultant to support ongoing improvements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Formal Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or above).
• Ideally a member of IOSH (Tech IOSH preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
• Good IT skills and numeracy skills.
• Self motivated with a positive and proactive approach.
• Ability to coach colleagues and encourage a strong Health & Safety culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays. Additional annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 5 extra days (giving up to 30 days after 5 years' service).
• Company pension scheme.
• Bonus scheme available.
• Excellent opportunity for development and training.

Details

Reference: J011724

Location: Hull

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience, skills, and training p/a