Health & Safety Officer
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time, with potential for Full-Time
Talented People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client, an established manufacturing and engineering business based in Horsham, for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join their team.
This is a hands-on position, working closely with managers and employees to maintain Health & Safety standards, ensure compliance and promote a positive safety culture across the business.
The role is part-time, although there is also the opportunity for a full-time position incorporating additional responsibilities supporting the Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee day-to-day Health & Safety activities across the site.
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Complete and review risk assessments, identifying hazards and implementing control measures.
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Review and update Health & Safety policies and procedures.
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Coordinate workplace inspections, safety walks and compliance checks.
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Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
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Maintain compliance records, databases and maintenance schedules.
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Deliver in-house Health & Safety training and work alongside HR to maintain training records.
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Provide practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to managers and employees.
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Identify unsafe working practices and promote continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
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Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role.
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Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
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Engineering industry experience would be advantageous.
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IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable.
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Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance and risk assessments.
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Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
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Confident working independently and alongside operational teams.
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Proactive, practical approach to workplace safety.
Working Hours & Benefits
The business operates Monday to Friday, with part-time hours to be discussed.
Benefits include:
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Annual discretionary bonus.
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Contributory pension scheme.
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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Christmas closure.
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Onsite parking.
Please note: Due to the location of the business, applicants must have their own transport.
Interested?
If you have Health & Safety experience within manufacturing and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
We also welcome applications from candidates interested in a full-time position with additional Operations support responsibilities.
Apply today or contact Talented People Solutions to find out more