Health & Safety Officer

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Salary: From £28,000 per annum - Negotiable DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30
Benefits: 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance, On-Site Parking, Casual Dress

About the Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business specialising in the production and supply of high-quality blended products for a diverse customer base. They are seeking a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety Officer to support site operations and help drive a positive safety culture across manufacturing, warehouse, and yard environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their health and safety career within a fast-paced manufacturing setting, where they can make a tangible impact on workplace safety and compliance.

The Role

As Health & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a visible presence across site, ensuring health and safety standards are consistently met, promoting safe working practices, and supporting managers and employees with day-to-day health and safety activities.

The role combines practical shop-floor engagement with administrative responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys balancing operational support with compliance and reporting duties.

Key Responsibilities

Site Safety Inspections & Housekeeping

• Conduct regular health and safety inspections across manufacturing, warehouse, and external yard areas.
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviours, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor and improve housekeeping standards throughout the site.
• Track outstanding safety actions and follow up on overdue items.
• Support management teams during internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Near Miss & Hazard Reporting

• Promote a strong reporting culture by encouraging the identification of hazards and near misses.
• Assist employees with completing reports and documentation.
• Carry out basic investigations into incidents and near misses.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, hazards, and associated actions.

Safety Administration

• Maintain health and safety documentation, records, and site compliance files.
• Keep training records up to date.
• Support audit preparation activities.
• Manage accident, incident, and near miss databases.
• Produce regular weekly and monthly health and safety reports.

Training & Communication

• Deliver health and safety inductions for new employees and contractors.
• Assist managers in delivering toolbox talks.
• Maintain safety noticeboards and communication materials.
• Support site-wide safety campaigns and awareness initiatives.

Waste & Environmental Compliance

• Conduct routine inspections of waste storage and disposal areas.
• Ensure waste segregation procedures are followed.
• Monitor waste documentation and collection records.
• Identify and report environmental compliance concerns.

General Health & Safety Support

• Act as a visible, approachable, and proactive presence across the site.
• Escalate significant risks and concerns to the management team.
• Support formal accident investigations when required.
• Assist with contractor management, permit-to-work systems, and site access procedures.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or production environment.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging colleagues at all levels.
• Organised and methodical approach with strong administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to challenge unsafe behaviours in a professional and constructive manner.
• Proactive, practical, and solutions-focused mindset.

Desirable Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Previous experience conducting workplace inspections or supporting safety audits.
• Experience participating in accident, incident, or near miss investigations.
• Certificate of Higher Education or similar qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary from £28,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no shift work.
• Opportunity to play a key role in improving site safety performance.
• Exposure to a broad range of health, safety, and environmental activities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Casual dress policy.

This opportunity would suit a Health & Safety Administrator, Health & Safety Coordinator, Junior Health & Safety Advisor, or Health & Safety Officer looking to develop their career within a manufacturing environment while gaining broad exposure to operational health and safety activities.