Health & Safety Officer

Know your stuff when it comes to H&S but tired of being sidelined? Step into a role where your work actually matters - and where your input directly shapes the safety culture of a growing manufacturing site.

This business is a well-established food manufacturer and distributor, servicing major UK retailers, food service groups, and blue-chip clients. With rapid growth and ambitious plans for the future, they're offering long-term stability, strong progression potential, and a no-nonsense team that gets things done.

Benefits:

• Salary up to 35,000
• Full-time, permanent position
• 33 Days Holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Location: Liverpool
• Company pension scheme
• Monday to Friday - 09:00am to 17:00pm
• Free onsite parking
• Death in service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Role & Responsibilities:

• Ownership of on-site health and safety activity, including inspections, audits, compliance monitoring, and reporting
• Advise management on safety matters and help implement policy across the site
• Investigate incidents and near misses, ensuring preventative measures are in place
• Lead pest inspections, fire audits, alarm testing, and emergency evacuation drills
• Maintain meticulous H&S records including training, events, and drills
• Deliver monthly reports and contribute to daily operational meetings
• Champion best practice and coach others on staying compliant and safe
• Get stuck into project work and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role
• Background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similar environment preferred
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
• A confident communicator who can challenge and support in equal measure
• Practical, hands-on attitude
• Able to lead by example and work closely with operational teams

Ready to take charge of safety where your work makes a visible difference? Apply now and make it happen.