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Health and Safety Officer
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We're working with a leading manufacturer based in Thetford that produces a wide range of market-leading household and commercial cleaning products for national and international brands. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and compliance, they continue to expand and are now looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Officer to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a COMAH-regulated site and contribute to the ongoing development of health, safety, and environmental standards across the business. You'll be part of a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.
Hours & Benefits:
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (37.5-hour week)
Salary is dependent on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays
4x death in service cover
4% employer pension contribution
On-site canteen
Free on-site parking
Supportive team and excellent long-term career prospectsHealth & Safety Officer Duties:
Support day-to-day HSE operations across the site, reporting to the H&S Manager
Assist in maintaining COMAH Upper Tier compliance and DSEAR regulations
Contribute to the preparation of COMAH safety reports and competent authority submissions
Deliver inductions and internal H&S training sessions
Undertake and review risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work
Support Board reporting and weekly safety updates
Participate in audits and liaise with external authorities (e.g., HSE)
Manage safety systems and Safety Critical Elements (SCEs)
Interpret PFD and P&ID documentation effectively
Promote a strong safety culture and identify opportunities for improvement across departmentsWhat We're Looking For:
NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent)
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within a COMAH-registered manufacturing environment
Excellent knowledge of current HSE legislation and best practice
Strong auditing and risk assessment skills
Confident communicator, able to work effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders
Proficient with Microsoft Office and confident in presenting reportsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Health & Safety professional to grow within a progressive, safety-first manufacturing business. If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role where your expertise will truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, contact Brendan @ Prime Appointments or visit our website for more details.
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