Health and Safety Officer

  • Prime Appointments
  • Thetford, Norfolk
  • Jul 26, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Join a leading manufacturer in Thetford, known for producing market-leading household and commercial cleaning products for global brands. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, this expanding company is now seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Officer to ensure continued excellence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a COMAH-regulated site and contribute to the ongoing development of health, safety, and environmental standards across the business. You'll be part of a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

Hours & Benefits:

  • Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (37.5-hour week)
  • Salary is dependent on experience
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 4x death in service cover
  • 4% employer pension contribution
  • On-site canteen
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supportive team and excellent long-term career prospects

Health & Safety Officer Duties:

  • Support day-to-day HSE operations across the site, reporting to the H&S Manager
  • Assist in maintaining COMAH Upper Tier compliance and DSEAR regulations
  • Contribute to the preparation of COMAH safety reports and competent authority submissions
  • Deliver inductions and internal H&S training sessions
  • Undertake and review risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work
  • Support Board reporting and weekly safety updates
  • Participate in audits and liaise with external authorities (e.g., HSE)
  • Manage safety systems and Safety Critical Elements (SCEs)
  • Interpret PFD and P&ID documentation effectively
  • Promote a strong safety culture and identify opportunities for improvement across departments

What We're Looking For:

  • NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within a COMAH-registered manufacturing environment
  • Excellent knowledge of current HSE legislation and best practice
  • Strong auditing and risk assessment skills
  • Confident communicator, able to work effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and confident in presenting reports

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Health & Safety professional to grow within a progressive, safety-first manufacturing business. If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role where your expertise will truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, contact Appointments or visit our website for more details.