Health & Safety Officer (Part-Time)
Reading Area
Approx. 24 Hours Per Week | Temp to Perm Opportunity | £35,000 FTE Pro Rata
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a growing industrial manufacturing business that is investing heavily in its future. You'll have the chance to shape and improve health, safety and sustainability practices, working closely with leadership to drive positive change across the site.
Benefits
- Flexible working pattern across approximately 24 hours per week.
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
- Opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety initiatives and make a visible impact.
- Support from an established Health & Safety function and experienced leadership team.
- Involvement in sustainability and continuous improvement projects.
- Career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunity to broaden your experience across health, safety, compliance and environmental management.
- Potential for full-time hours as the role develops and the business continues to grow.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to support a busy manufacturing operation in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with people, improving processes and embedding a positive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
- Conduct risk assessments and review safe systems of work.
- Manage Health & Safety records, training matrices and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate COSHH assessments, PPE requirements and statutory inspections.
- Carry out workplace audits and inspections, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Investigate incidents, near misses and implement corrective actions.
- Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and Health & Safety training.
- Support environmental and sustainability initiatives across the business.
- Work closely with managers and employees to promote a positive safety culture.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation and company standards.
About You
Essential
- Previous experience within a Health & Safety role.
- Sound knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience maintaining Health & Safety management systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
Desirable
- NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience conducting internal audits.
- Manufacturing, engineering or industrial sector experience.
- Exposure to environmental or sustainability initiatives.
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