Site Safety & Compliance Officer

Company: Perform Recruitment
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About the job Site Safety & Compliance Officer

A confident and proactive Site Safety & Compliance Officer will take full ownership of the safety function at their Howden site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a standalone role within a well-established business, where you will have real autonomy, influence, and visibility across a 150‑employee operational environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will be the go‑to expert for all safety and compliance matters and play a key role in driving standards forward.

This is not a support role — this is full ownership.

Key Focus for the First 6 Months

Reviewing and updating all Risk Assessments

Ensuring SOPs are current, clear and embedded

Driving positive change in site safety culture

Preparing for and supporting internal and external audits

Improving incident and near‑miss reporting processes

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full safety and compliance function on‑site

Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures

Conduct risk assessments and maintain COSHH documentation

Carry out regular inspections and ensure legal compliance

Lead accident/incident investigations and implement preventative actions

Manage statutory inspections (lifting equipment, FLTs, fire equipment, racking, etc.)

Deliver training, toolbox talks and inductions

Chair monthly safety meetings and track KPIs

Maintain emergency procedures and Fire Log Book records

About You

Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment

Comfortable operating in a standalone, autonomous role

Strong working knowledge of UK safety legislation

Confident communicator able to influence at all levels

Practical, proactive and detail‑oriented

NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership are desirable but not essential.

Whats on Offer

25 hours per week (flexible working pattern)

Genuine autonomy and ownership

The opportunity to directly influence and improve workplace standards

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Posted: July 9th, 2026