Health & Safety Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
Job title: Health & Safety Officer
Location: Milton Keynes
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 20 – 25 hours per week
Department: Office
Reporting to: As per Organisational Chart
Substitute: As per Organisational Chart
Job Purpose
To promote a positive Health & Safety culture within the business and support managers to maintain safe systems of working.
Job Role
As Health & Safety Officer, you will be expected to liaise with Department Managers and the
Responsible person to ensure a consistent good H&S standard is followed throughout the business.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining all Accident Reports and Near Misses on Bright Safe and
Factory Master.
- Run the report for accidents and near misses providing the information for the monthly
KPI’s.
- Responsible for updating H&S documentation.
- Book training courses for First Aiders and Fire Marshalls.
- Ensure fire drills are carried out as required.
- Ensure Department Managers compete regular Risk Assessments.
- Take meeting minutes.
- Induct new staff concerning H&S.
- Carry out DSE assessments
- Ensure Managers record issued PPE and replace as necessary.
- Liaise with managers to ensure COSSH and SDS records are maintained.
- Liaise with the Responsible person to ensure the business always remains compliant with
Legislation and any changes in Legislation are communicated to the business.
- Use environmentally sustainable practices in accordance with our environmental policy.
- Seek ways to reduce waste and energy usage in accordance with our environmental objectives.
You may be required to complete other tasks, as required by the business.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- IOSH
- NEBOSH or equivalent
Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience within a similar role
Knowledge & Skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good H&S knowledge
Job Requirements
Levels: 1 = basic, 3 = proficient, 5 = level Must Nice Remarks if skill not
expert to available
have
English spoken and written, fluently 3 X
Attention to detail 4 X
Organisation skills 4 X
Communication skills 4 X
Knowledge of Factory Master 3 X Training will be given
Knowledge of SmarTeam 3 X Training will be given
IOSH qualification 5 X
NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualification 5 X
£27k - £37k pro rata
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week
Salary: £27,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes, MK1 1DF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Health & Safety Officer roles across Aero Tec Laboratories's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £37,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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