Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
Location: Manchester
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Salary: £40,000- £45,000

Company Overview:
Innotech is currently hiring in partnership alongside one of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses within the power generation and renewables industry. They are seeking a health and safety officer to join their SHEQ team.
With a team of over 200 professionals and a global presence, the company blends innovative technology, in-house manufacturing, and strong customer values-sustainability, flexibility, and integrity-to deliver reliable, tailored power solutions with exceptional after-sales support.

Main Purpose of the Role:
*Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation and regulations in Great Britain (GB).
*Report serious health and safety incidents and legislative breaches to the Group H&S Officer and Head of SHEQ in a timely manner.
*Investigate incidents and report findings.
*Communicate with clients regarding health and safety matters.

Goals & Objectives:
*Support the maintenance of the Group ISO Integrated Management System and related procedures.
*Assist in developing health and safety strategies and internal policies.
*Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation measures.
*Develop safe operational procedures considering relevant hazards.
*Perform regular in-house and on-site inspections.
*Support training delivery for managers and employees.

Key Responsibilities:
*Maintain audit and inspection records; suggest improvements.
*Investigate incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
*Oversee safe equipment installation and hazardous substance management.
*Provide advice on and maintain an up-to-date COSHH register and storage compliance.
*Enforce health and safety procedures and report non-conformities.
*Deliver training and carry out detailed risk assessments for high-risk tasks.
*Coordinate with other departments on project safety compliance.
*Prepare and implement safety documentation.
*Conduct housekeeping inspections and internal audits.
*Ensure portable electrical equipment meets regulatory standards.
*Review SOPs, method statements, and risk assessments.
*Provide induction and cross-training for staff.
*Attend SHEQ meetings and support the Group H&S Officer as needed.
*Perform additional duties as required by management.

Essential Criteria:
Qualifications: NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety or equivalent/higher.
Knowledge & Experience:
*Minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in a similar construction-related role.
*Solid understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in an engineering or civil engineering context within the UK.
*Familiarity with CDM, LOLER, PUWER, Electricity at Work Act, and Gas Safety Regulations.
*Experience developing policies and risk assessments.
*Proven ability to implement, monitor, and audit safety processes.
*Knowledge of ISO standards: 45001, 14001, and 9001.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Skills & Abilities:
*Results-focused and collaborative team player.
*Strong risk assessment and control skills.
*Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
*Excellent communication and confidentiality awareness.
*Training delivery capabilities.
*Technically capable of understanding complex engineering scenarios.
*Empathetic and good listener.
Other: Full current driving licence

Desirable Criteria:
*NEBOSH Environmental Management or equivalent/higher.
*Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
*Current Gas Safe registration.
Innotech Partners limited (12587274) acts as an Employment Agency and is a subsidiary of Talentia Group.