Site Safety & Compliance Officer

Perform Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a confident and proactive Site Safety & Compliance Officer to take full ownership of the safety function at their Howden site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a standalone role within a well-established business, where you will have real autonomy, influence, and visibility across a 150-employee operational environment.

The Opportunity

 Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will be the go-to expert for all safety and compliance matters and play a key role in driving standards forward.

This is not a support role — this is full ownership.

Key Focus for the First 6 Months

• Reviewing and updating all Risk Assessments

• Ensuring SOPs are current, clear and embedded

• Driving positive change in site safety culture

• Preparing for and supporting internal and external audits

• Improving incident and near-miss reporting processes

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full safety and compliance function on-site

• Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures

• Conduct risk assessments and maintain COSHH documentation

• Carry out regular inspections and ensure legal compliance

• Lead accident/incident investigations and implement preventative actions

• Manage statutory inspections (lifting equipment, FLTs, fire equipment, racking, etc.)

• Deliver training, toolbox talks and inductions

• Chair monthly safety meetings and track KPIs

• Maintain emergency procedures and Fire Log Book records

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)

• Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment

• Comfortable operating in a standalone, autonomous role

• Strong working knowledge of UK safety legislation

• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels

• Practical, proactive and detail-oriented

NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership are desirable but not essential.

Whats on Offer

• 25 hours per week (flexible working pattern)

• 28 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays)

• Genuine autonomy and ownership

• The opportunity to directly influence and improve workplace standards

If youre ready to lead the safety agenda and make a measurable impact, Perform Recruitment would love to hear from you.