Health and Safety Compliance Officer

Health & Safety Compliance Officer Location: Dagenham Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) About the Role We are seeking a highly proactive and technically skilled Health & Safety Compliance Officer to lead and promote a strong safety culture across our site. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices—specifically in high-risk areas such as Permit to Work systems, Fire Safety, Asbestos, and Legionella control. This role is critical to ensuring that operational activities are carried out safely and responsibly. You will act as a key technical specialist, conduct thorough investigations, oversee statutory compliance, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement to maintain a safe and legally compliant working environment. Key Responsibilities Statutory Compliance, Systems & Documentation Maintain and review Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures, Fire Risk Assessments and other site-specific documentation, updating every two years or following process changes (including Young Workers, Pregnant Workers and Confined Space assessments). Develop, implement, and strictly manage the site’s Permit to Work (PTW) system for high-risk activities (hot work, confined spaces, live work, contractor control). Ensure statutory inspection and certification of lifting equipment and pressure systems in accordance with LOLER and PSSR. Oversee COSHH compliance including hazardous substance control, updating assessments, and managing the Asbestos Management Plan. Ensure full compliance with Legionella control requirements (L8 ACOP), including record-keeping and coordination with contractors. Verify competence and documentation of all external contractors, particularly scaffolding providers. Fire & Emergency Management Manage weekly fire alarm testing and ensure compliance of fire systems. Ensure annual inspections of all firefighting equipment. Maintain up-to-date emergency and evacuation procedures. Organise fire drills every six months and ensure adequate numbers of trained Fire Marshals. Incident Management & Investigation Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions. Prepare mandatory external reports, including RIDDOR submissions. Coordinate site occupational health and health surveillance programmes. Equipment & Training Manage the inspection, servicing, and calibration of critical safety equipment (gas detectors, confined space equipment, SCBA, pressure systems). Deliver internal safety training and inductions; coach managers and supervisors on their H&S responsibilities. Conduct routine site inspections (daily/weekly/monthly). Carry out contractor and new employee safety inductions. Arrange external training for FLT, Telehandler, MEWP, Shunter etc., and maintain training matrices. Person Specification Education & Qualifications NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (Essential) Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management Qualification (Essential) Good standard of education incl. English & Maths (Essential) First Aid at Work (Essential) Accredited Asbestos Awareness training (Essential) Accredited Legionella Awareness training (Essential) Accredited Confined Space Entry and Rescue training (Essential) Knowledge Strong working knowledge of key UK safety legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, CDM etc.) (Essential) Understanding of manufacturing or similar industrial environments (Desirable) Experience Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing/industrial environment (Essential) Experience preparing professional documentation for regulators or external agencies (e.g., RIDDOR, insurance claims, HSE submissions) (Essential) Skills & Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong presentation and training delivery abilities Confident influencing and negotiation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to make sound safety decisions under pressure (Essential) Working Conditions Split between office and on-site environments Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, or waste-related conditions Full-time permanent role, typically Monday–Friday (hours to be confirmed) How to Apply Please send your CV and cover letter to (url removed), quoting “Health & Safety Compliance Officer Application” in the subject line