Health & Safety Specialist
- ipswich, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £36 - £48 Per Hour
Job Description
We are looking for a hands-on Health & Safety Specialist to support our growing UK warehouse operations.
This is not a purely administrative H&S role. We are looking for someone with solid warehouse, logistics or manufacturing H&S experience who can take ownership of day-to-day safety management, identify risks proactively, and work closely with operational teams to drive continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop into a broader UK H&S management role , supporting the establishment and standardisation of our H&S framework across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and maintain warehouse Health & Safety policies, procedures and Risk Assessments , ensuring compliance with UK H&S requirements.
- Conduct regular workplace safety inspections , identify hazards and follow up on corrective actions.
- Manage key safety controls including PPE, forklift safety, warehouse racking, fire safety, LOLER and PUWER .
- Lead accident and Near Miss investigations , root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
- Deliver H&S induction, Toolbox Talks and relevant safety training , while maintaining training records and monthly H&S KPIs.
- Work closely with warehouse and operations teams to strengthen safety culture and continuously improve site safety standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in Health & Safety within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or similar operational environment .
- Good knowledge of UK H&S legislation and practical experience with Risk Assessment, PPE, Fire Safety, FLT, LOLER and PUWER .
- Experience in incident / accident and Near Miss investigation and corrective action management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and drive improvements.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership and operate effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
- NEBOSH / IOSH qualification or equivalent H&S qualification is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing UK operation at an important stage of development.
You will have the opportunity to:
Starting with the existing warehouse H&S framework, you will play a key role in establishing safety standards, supporting audits and training, and developing towards a broader UK H&S
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