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Health & Safety Officer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Location: Reading / Hybrid
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus
Hours: 07:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

Syntech Recruitment is supporting a specialist UK manufacturer at a key stage of national expansion. With new suppliers entering the delivery chain and an increasingly complex operational landscape, the company is hiring a Health & Safety Officer to lead risk management, compliance, and best practice across multiple environments.

Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership

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    Implement and maintain internal H&S policies and compliance frameworks

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    Provide expert advice on H&S matters to teams, management, and suppliers

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    Support environmental management and sustainability initiatives

Inspection, Risk & Compliance

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    Conduct inspections across supplier sites, workshops, and internal facilities

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    Lead risk assessments (RAMS, COSHH, HAVS, etc.) and monitor controls

Health & Safety Officer

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    Maintain accurate records of assessments, training, and investigations

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    Perform internal audits and drive improvements in safe working practices

Incident Management & Accreditation

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    Investigate accidents and incidents with full root cause analysis and reporting

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    Track and implement corrective actions

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    Support ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and EN 1090

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    Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies when required

Requirements

Essential

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    Health & Safety background in manufacturing, engineering, or construction

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    Knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including Health & Safety at Work Act, CDM, COSHH, and Building Safety Act

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    Supplier or site inspection experience

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    NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards)

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    CSCS card (SMSTS/SSSTS desirable)

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    Full UK driving licence

Preferred

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    Auditor qualification for ISO 14001 / ISO 45001

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    First aid or fire marshal training

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    Experience with structural or modular assemblies

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    Comfortable working independently across distributed sites

Package & Benefits

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    £45,000 – £50,000 basic salary + performance-based quarterly bonus

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    24 days holiday + bank holidays

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    Enhanced pension contribution

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    Private healthcare (includes family cover)

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    Flexible vehicle scheme or mileage allowance

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    Free lunch daily at company HQ

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    Structured CPD, LinkedIn Learning, and quarterly performance reviews

Take the Lead on Safety
Apply now or speak to Syntech Recruitment to find out more.

Syntech Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements

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