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Health and Safety Officer - Groundworks Contractor

Location: Wembley, North West London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a long-established groundwork contractor based in North West London. We are looking for a proactive and motivated Health and Safety Officer who is eager to develop their career within the construction industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in health and safety and groundworks, who is now looking to gain further hands-on experience in a supportive and well-structured environment. The company has a strong health and safety framework in place, and you will be given the tools and guidance to grow in confidence and capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing and monitoring health and safety procedures on-site
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Support with incident and accident investigations, ensuring lessons learned are shared and acted upon
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings to promote a positive health and safety culture
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation and records
• Work closely with site teams and management to ensure safe systems of work are in place and followed

Requirements:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential)
• Experience working in groundworks (essential)
• Previous experience in a health and safety role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn and progress within the role
• Good understanding of current health and safety legislation and practices
• Full UK driving licence or access to independent transport (preferred)

Why Apply?

• Join a knowledgeable and supportive team
• Gain hands-on experience in a live construction environment
• Genuine opportunity for long-term progression in health and safety

To apply or find out more, please contact Rachel Marrey at Red Sky Personnel:

Email: (url removed)

Our client is seeking a self-motivated, driven, and committed Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer to join their current team.

The ideal candidate will proactively address HSE matters and influence cultural change at all levels of the company.

Job Role:

Conduct multiple daily walk-arounds to ensure that the highest quality standards are met.

Collect and distribute safety-related documents (e.g., pre-use checks, inspections, HSE tour forms).

Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation for the company and its employees.

Investigate accidents and incidents.

Participate in health and safety committees.

Conduct site inductions for new employees, contractors, and visitors.

Perform system checks, such as fire alarm inspections.

Serve as an advisor to any employee regarding HSE matters.

Support management as needed.

Issue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), manage stock levels, and ensure proper handling and signing out of stock.

Knowledge & Experience :

Background in the engineering, construction, or manufacturing industry.

2-3 years of experience in an HSE role.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.

Experience working as part of a multicultural team. Qualifications:

NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (essential)

IOSH Managing Safely certification.

Proficient in English and mathematics.

Full Time, Permanent. Working hours: Monday – Friday 7 am to 5 pm (40 hours per week plus 1 hour of paid lunch each day)

Location: Loughborough, UK.

Salary: £35,000- £37,000 per Annum, depending on experience.

Annual Leave: 20 days + Bank Holidays Additional Benefits: Sick Pay, Pension Scheme, Onsite Parking, Occupational Health, Career Development.

• Fulfilment – the job satisfaction you’ll get here is second to none, knowing that you are playing a key part in bettering the lives of the people the company supports
• Culture – you will be working alongside staff with a shared goal and commitment to providing high quality care and services
• Development – the company prides themselves on supporting their staff, providing training, and helping you grow in your career
• Variety – the business manages 90 residential homes, as well as care staff for people’s own homes, giving you the chance to work across a range of spaces

• Advice – working across departments from Quality to Property to provide competent advice including risk assessments, PPE, and committee meetings
• Audits and inspections – developing auditing formats, creating action plans, and producing annual reports
• Compliance – reviewing policies, procedures, and other Health and Safety documentation to ensure alignment with legislation
• Training – carrying out safety training with staff and supporting in the review of the Health and Safety development programme
• Incident review – conducting investigations where required and creating follow up reports and action plans

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• The ability to work independently and visit multiple sites
• A team player attitude to work alongside the Quality team and other staff
•  Valid UK driving licence

• Fulfilment – the job satisfaction you’ll get here is second to none, knowing that you are playing a key part in bettering the lives of the people the company supports
• Culture – you will be working alongside staff with a shared goal and commitment to providing high quality care and services
• Development – the company prides themselves on supporting their staff, providing training, and helping you grow in your career
• Variety – the business manages 90 residential homes, as well as care staff for people’s own homes, giving you the chance to work across a range of spaces

• Advice – working across departments from Quality to Property to provide competent advice including risk assessments, PPE, and committee meetings
• Audits and inspections – developing auditing formats, creating action plans, and producing annual reports
• Compliance – reviewing policies, procedures, and other Health and Safety documentation to ensure alignment with legislation
• Training – carrying out safety training with staff and supporting in the review of the Health and Safety development programme
• Incident review – conducting investigations where required and creating follow up reports and action plans

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• The ability to work independently and visit multiple sites
• A team player attitude to work alongside the Quality team and other staff
•  Valid UK driving licence

• Fulfilment – the job satisfaction you’ll get here is second to none, knowing that you are playing a key part in bettering the lives of the people the company supports
• Culture – you will be working alongside staff with a shared goal and commitment to providing high quality care and services
• Development – the company prides themselves on supporting their staff, providing training, and helping you grow in your career
• Variety – the business manages 90 residential homes, as well as care staff for people’s own homes, giving you the chance to work across a range of spaces

• Advice – working across departments from Quality to Property to provide competent advice including risk assessments, PPE, and committee meetings
• Audits and inspections – developing auditing formats, creating action plans, and producing annual reports
• Compliance – reviewing policies, procedures, and other Health and Safety documentation to ensure alignment with legislation
• Training – carrying out safety training with staff and supporting in the review of the Health and Safety development programme
• Incident review – conducting investigations where required and creating follow up reports and action plans

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• The ability to work independently and visit multiple sites
• A team player attitude to work alongside the Quality team and other staff
•  Valid UK driving licence

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer
Location: Brighton
Salary: Up to 32k
Job type: Permanent, Full Time

Office Angels are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a motivated and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join their professional support team based in the Brighton area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a varied and rewarding environment, where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day coordination and ongoing development of health and safety standards across a busy and diverse site.

• Supporting the delivery of health and safety procedures and practical guidance across the organisation.
• Assisting with routine checks, inspections, and audits to help maintain a safe working environment.
• Coordinating basic training and internal communications related to safety and compliance.
• Working with internal teams and external contractors to ensure best practice is followed.
• Providing general admin support related to policies, reports and incident logging.

• Experience working in health and safety is essential and a desire to grow your skills in this area.
• Ability to build strong relationships across a range of teams and stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills and comfortable with managing a varied workload.
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to the nature of the site.

• IOSH qualification or willingness to work towards one (e.g., Working Safely or Managing Safely).
• NEBOSH Certificate or similar (or studying towards).
• Basic understanding of health and safety principles, risk assessments or workplace compliance.
• Health & Safety Level 3 qualification desirable.

Next steps:
Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to be considered, please apply today with your CV!

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• Conduct regular COSHH assessments and risk assessments with Team Leaders to identify hazards and recommend mitigation measures. Regularly review and maintain the register.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a strong safety culture by engaging employees and management in proactive safety initiatives.
• Keep up to date with changes in health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• As required, liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors for inspections and compliance checks.
• Assist in emergency preparedness planning and conduct regular safety drills.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Manage the safety training programs to employees to promote awareness and best practices.
• Provide guidance on health and safety training needs, including assessing course content suitability, advising on appropriate training requirements for staff, assisting in sourcing reputable training providers, and demonstrating sound knowledge of HSE regulations and compliance standards.

• NEBOSH/IOSH certification or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience of completing COSHH Assessments and Risk Assessments within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or other safety management systems.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and accident investigations.