Health And Safety Officer (Heavy Engineering)
CV-LibrarySheffield, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 17 June 2026
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The Opportunity
Heavy engineering/ manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join their Sheffield-based team.
This is a highly hands-on role, ideal for an HSE professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys being visible on the shop floor, and is passionate about driving positive behavioural change and safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Promote and embed a strong, positive health & safety culture across all levels of the business
Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems
Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation
Investigate incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Prepare and review risk assessments, SOPs, and COSHH documentation
Lead and support HSE meetings and initiatives
Manage contractor safety and control processes
Deliver new starter HSE inductions and support ongoing training programs
Ensure the site maintains an "audit-ready" standard at all times
Monitor, record, and report on HSE KPIs and performance data
Support environmental management activities and compliance
Stay up to date with current legislation and industry best practicesAbout You
Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation
Experience conducting audits, investigations, and producing HSE documentation
Confident communicator, able to engage both shop floor teams and senior leadership
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to influence change
Full UK driving licence (travel between local sites may be required)Desirable
Experience within heavy manufacturing or metals environments
Exposure to hot metal processes (e.g. melting, forging, hot rolling would be advantageous)
The Opportunity
Heavy engineering/ manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join their Sheffield-based team.
This is a highly hands-on role, ideal for an HSE professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys being visible on the shop floor, and is passionate about driving positive behavioural change and safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Promote and embed a strong, positive health & safety culture across all levels of the business
Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems
Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation
Investigate incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Prepare and review risk assessments, SOPs, and COSHH documentation
Lead and support HSE meetings and initiatives
Manage contractor safety and control processes
Deliver new starter HSE inductions and support ongoing training programs
Ensure the site maintains an "audit-ready" standard at all times
Monitor, record, and report on HSE KPIs and performance data
Support environmental management activities and compliance
Stay up to date with current legislation and industry best practicesAbout You
Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation
Experience conducting audits, investigations, and producing HSE documentation
Confident communicator, able to engage both shop floor teams and senior leadership
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to influence change
Full UK driving licence (travel between local sites may be required)Desirable
Experience within heavy manufacturing or metals environments
Exposure to hot metal processes (e.g. melting, forging, hot rolling would be advantageous)