Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role from day oneDay shift onlyAnnual salary 45K-48K DOEOvertime available paid at enhanced ratesScunthorpe locationDefined contribution company pension scheme27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidaysLife AssuranceA comprehensive Company sick pay schemeHealth Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply healthEmployee Assistance ProgrammeStandby and call-out paymentsFamily friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave THE BUSINESSOur client is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium products around the world. They take great pride in their history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. They are a true market leader, global brand and household name.Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to work a permanent contract for our client based in Scunthorpe. THE ROLE As part of a team of six, you will provide expert guidance to the Management Team on Health & Safety (H&S) strategy, driving continuous improvement in H&S performance.You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring departmental compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards, supporting the development and delivery of business standards and training.Serve as the primary safety contact for work areas, providing visible, accessible guidance and support to plant teams.Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, mentoring, and coaching, while maintaining zero tolerance for breaches.Drive the Safety Improvement Plan at strategic, tactical, and operational levels to reduce risk, injury, and loss.Monitor and manage occupational safety performance within assigned departments.Actively participate in departmental safety meetings, influencing effective action and ensuring compliance with standards.Support regulator visits, including response planning and timely action tracking.Oversee incident classification, reporting, and investigation (including RIDDOR), ensuring high-quality, prompt completion and sharing lessons learned.Master and provide expert guidance on Business Health & Safety Standards/Instructions; lead audits, assist with training delivery, and support ongoing development.Oversee creation of safety-related training packages and generic H&S competencies for all roles.Analyse incident trends and lead Zero Harm campaigns. THE PERSON An individual with strong organisational and communication skills, capable of building relationships with safety and operational professionals across site. You should be confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including employee representatives, TU Safety reps, H&S professionals, enforcement agencies, and senior management, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and industry best practice.The ideal candidate will also have significant H&S management experienceBe able to demonstrable delivery of H&S performance improvementHold a NEBOSH Diploma and Lead Auditor certificationHave experience in manufacturing and/or construction environments. TO APPLYPlease send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

Created: 2026-03-07