Health and Safety Officer
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Health & Safety Officer - National Role About Us
Lane7 is the UK's fastest growing and biggest independent boutique bowling destination. We have multiple venues across our Lane7, Level X, Gutterball and ML7 brands. Bowling has always been our thing - since launch in 2013, but really, we're all your best nights in one: Pool, golf, darts, karaoke, arcades and a ton of next-level gaming experiences, combined with great drinks and fabulous food. A night with friends, date night, special celebrations and private functions we've got every occasion covered.
Could you be what were looking for?
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Health & Safety Officer to support with the maintaining of H&S standards across a diverse multi-site leisure and hospitality estate currently 26 venues across the UK, with one in Germany and two in the Republic of Ireland.
The Role
The Health & Safety Officer will be responsible for supporting, developing, and maintaining health & safety standards across all Lane7 brands. This is a hands-on role, working closely with venue teams to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and embed a strong safety culture across the business. This is not a Monday - Friday role, we are a 7 day operation so you will be required to also work weekends.
Health & Safety Compliance
Ensure all venues comply with current UK health & safety legislation and company policies
Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments
Review and update risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
Support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions
Training & Engagement
Deliver health & safety training to site teams, including inductions and refresher training
Support managers in understanding and fulfilling their H&S responsibilities
Promote a positive, practical health & safety culture across the business
Reporting & Documentation
Maintain accurate H&S records, reports, and action plans
Monitor trends in accidents and incidents and provide recommendations for improvement
Support external audits and inspections where required
Operational Support
Work closely with Operations and Facilities teams on new site openings, refurbishments, and equipment installations
Provide guidance on food safety, fire safety, manual handling, COSHH, and contractor management
Act as a point of contact for health & safety queries from site teams
To be a success with Lane7, youll:
Have NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
Have proven experience in a health & safety role, ideally within hospitality, leisure, or retail.
Have strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
Be confident communicator, able to engage teams at all levels
Be willing to travel regularly to multiple sites across the country and also when needed into Europe
Have experience in a multi-site environment
Have Fire safety or food safety qualification (Desirable)
Have Experience supporting new site openings (Desirable)
What Well Offer
Salary - £50,000 Per Annum
28 days holiday per year (Plus 1 day holiday for every year worked - Up to 5 years)
Private Health insurance & benefits through Vitality
Company pension contribution
Free bowling and activities for you and up to 3 others when you arent working (off-peak time)
25% off food and drink
Get involved with different social activities throughout the year through our team social calendar
Cycle2Work scheme partnered with Halfords
Refer a friend scheme
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- Location:
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Job Type:
- FullTime