Health and Safety Officer

About Eriez

Founded in 1942, Eriez is a worldwide leader in separation technologies. Renowned for innovation, the company excels in magnetic separation, flotation, metal detection, and material handling equipment. Headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, Eriez operates through 12 subsidiaries globally and an extensive sales network across six continents.

Role Overview

The Health and Safety Officer will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety management systems that ensure compliance with UK legislation. The role promotes a culture of safety, working closely with managers and staff to minimize hazards, prevent accidents, and enhance overall health and safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all applicable UK regulations.
• Stay informed of legislative changes and advise management accordingly.
• Assist in crafting, reviewing, and deploying health and safety policies, including safe work systems.
• Perform and assess workplace risk, COSHH, and task-specific safety evaluations.
• Recognize hazards and propose effective mitigation methods.
• Support managerial efforts to implement risk control strategies.
• Track and review the effectiveness of safety corrective and preventive measures.
• Carry out routine inspections and safety audits of workplace environments.
• Ensure compliance with safe working standards and company guidelines.
• Generate inspection reports and monitor action resolution.
• Take part in client, regulatory, and official certification audits.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences thoroughly.
• Conduct root cause analyses and prepare comprehensive investigation documentation.
• Recommend and facilitate corrective and preventive responses to avoid recurrence.
• Ensure all incidents are logged per company protocol and RIDDOR regulations.
• Deliver health and safety induction sessions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness initiatives.
• Assist managers in building workforce safety skills and competence.
• Encourage active employee engagement in safety programs.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Organize emergency drills and tests of safety equipment.
• Review and authorize contractor RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Monitor contractors’ safety performance and ensure compliance during operations.
• Maintain comprehensive health and safety documentation and records.
• Produce monthly safety performance reports and analyze safety KPIs to identify trends.
• Provide safety data and actionable insights for management meetings.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.
• At least two years’ experience in a health and safety position.
• Experience with risk assessments and conducting workplace inspections.
• Proficient in incident investigation and corrective action implementation.
• Deep understanding of UK health and safety laws and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence all organizational levels.
• Strong report writing and presentation capabilities.
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving aptitude.
• Capability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
• Desirable qualifications include NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH membership (TechIOSH or higher), and internal auditor certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial settings is advantageous.

Benefits

• Annual remuneration of £40,000.
• Private medical insurance subject to eligibility.
• Income protection scheme subject to eligibility.
• Salary sacrifice pension plan with employer matching contributions up to 6%.
• Starting with 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days based on length of service.
• Access to technology purchasing schemes.
• Participation in a cycle-to-work initiative.
• Discounted retail voucher schemes available.