Health & Safety Officer Full Time

Leicester, Leicestershire
Cherry Professional – Relationship Led Recruitment
Job Title: Health & Safety OfficerLocation: Leicester (with regular travel to multiple UK sites on a weekly basis)Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) Role Overview We are working on behalf of our client who are seeking a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety Officer to support and drive safe working practices across their business and multiple client sites. This is a field-based, operational role requiring a “doer” mindset rather than a strategic manager. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day health and safety compliance, ensuring legal obligations are met while actively improving site safety standards through regular inspections, audits, and engagement with teams. Frequent weekly travel to various sites is essential. Key ResponsibilitiesHealth & Safety Compliance

• Prepare and maintain Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure safe working practices both internally and on customer sites
• Ensure all activities comply with current health & safety legislation and best practice
• Continuously assess company working practices and implement improvements where necessary

Site Inspections & Audits

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits across multiple locations
• Carry out weekly inspections at Leicester and Stone facilities and report on findings
• Conduct inspections of installation sites on a weekly basis
• Identify hazards, provide practical solutions, and follow up on corrective actions
• Develop and maintain an inspection and audit schedule

Monitoring & Reporting

• Produce clear and concise inspection and audit reports
• Provide a monthly health & safety report to the Board outlining performance, risks, and improvements
• Track and monitor safety KPIs and compliance progress

Continuous Improvement

• Actively promote a positive safety culture across all sites
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, training, and compliance systems
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation and industry developments

Key RequirementsEssential

• NEBOSH qualification (General Certificate or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a hands-on Health & Safety role within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or similar environments
• Willingness to travel extensively on a weekly basis
• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks

Skills & Attributes

• Practical, solution-focused approach (“doer” mentality)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage with employees at all levels
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Able to manage multiple sites and priorities effectively

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