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Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Darwen, Lancashire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

H&S Officer (Manufacturing)

**Blackburn**
 Salary: Up to £42,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to take ownership of a role and make a real impact? We're seeking a proactive H&S Lead to join a well-established manufacturing business within the plastics sector.

The Role

This is a hands-on position with 80% of your time spent on the shop floor, working closely with operations to drive safety culture and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting risk assessments across a high-risk engineering environment
Leading and supporting internal audits
Driving process improvements to enhance safety and efficiency
Delivering Toolbox Talks and engaging staff at all levels
Creating and presenting reports using PowerPoint
Acting as the sole HSE officer on siteYou will be supported initially by the Engineering Manager and work closely with the Operations Manager, giving you strong visibility and influence across the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and confidently lead H&S on-site.

Essential:

Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
Experience in high-risk engineering settings
Strong communication skills and ability to engage shop floor teams

The Business

Previously outsourced H&S - now bringing the function in-house, giving you full ownership
Opportunity to shape and develop safety systems from within

Package & Benefits

Salary: Up to £42,000
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:15am-5:00pm, Friday 8:15am-1:00pm
Holidays: 26 days + bank holidays
Pension: 3% contribution
Private Healthcare

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full responsibility for Health & Safety in a business that is investing in bringing expertise in-house. You'll have autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible difference.

If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead, influence, and improve safety standards across a manufacturing environment, apply now

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