Job Description

Health and Safety Officer

Manchester, UK

About Edina

Established in 1985, Edina is a leading international power generation specialist, delivering low-carbon, cost-effective energy and battery storage solutions. Using diverse fuel sources like biogas, natural gas, and landfill gas, Edina supports clients in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and achieving net zero goals.

With over 200 professionals and global operations, Edina combines innovative technology, in-house manufacturing, and strong customer values--sustainability, flexibility, and integrity--to provide reliable, tailored power solutions and exceptional after-sales support across public and industrial sectors.

We are currently looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join our team.

The Benefits

- Competitive salary
- 25 days' annual leave plus local Statutory Holidays
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution percentage
- Company vehicle
- Private healthcare scheme
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Career development opportunities
- Continued investment in employee training to further enhance knowledge, expertise and creativity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Health and Safety professional with construction industry experience to join our market-leading organisation.

Your influence will be felt across high-profile projects as you drive best practices and play a vital role in contributing to a more sustainable future.

Even better, by adding health and safety initiatives to your experience, you will have the chance to elevate your portfolio - making this the ideal next step to advance your career.

So, if you're keen on making a positive impact, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Health and Safety Officer, you will support our safety, health and environmental compliance across GB.

Reporting to the Group Health and Safety Officer, you will act as the primary point of contact for all safety, health, and environmental matters within the region, ensuring adherence to current legislation and internal policies.

You will assist in conducting risk assessments and identifying ways to reduce risk, whilst supporting the maintenance of our ISO Integrated Management System.

Beyond this, you will develop health and safety strategies and internal policies and conduct regular inspections across sites and offices to ensure proper implementation.

About You

To be considered as a Health and Safety Officer, you will need:

- At least 3 years' experience within the construction industry
- Experience in formulating policies and risk assessments
- Experience of implementing, monitoring, reviewing, and auditing safety processes
- Knowledge or experience of ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001
- Knowledge of CDM, LOLER, PUWER, Electricity at Work Act, and Gas Safety Regulations
- A good understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in an engineering or civil engineering context
- Effective IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
- A NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction H&S or equivalent/higher
- A full, valid driving licence

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm & Friday 8.30 am - 4.00 pm. You will be required to travel for this position throughout the UK and possibly Ireland.

The closing date for applications is 4:00 pm on Monday 28th April 2025.

Due to a fast-moving market, applications may be filled on short notice and the deadline date may be brought to a close early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Other organisations may call this role H&S Officer, Health and Safety Advisor, SHEQ Officer, HSE Officer, Construction H&S Officer, or Safety and Compliance Officer.

So, if you want to advance your career as a Health and Safety Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HSO5610425GB