Pacadar UK is looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join our precast concrete manufacturing facility near Rochester.

This is a key role within a heavy industrial environment involving lifting operations, heavy machinery, working at height and hazardous substances. You will play a vital role in ensuring legal compliance, protecting our workforce and strengthening our safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Health, Safety and Wellbeing Plans
• Conduct risk assessments for routine and non-routine activities
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH Regulations
• Deliver weekly Toolbox Talks and HSE inductions
• Monitor Permit to Work (PTW) systems
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits
• Oversee plant, machinery and electrical safety compliance
• Coordinate safety training programmes
• Implement traffic management systems for site logistics
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance
• Promote employee engagement and a strong safety culture

What We’re Looking For

✔ Proven experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy industry or construction materials

✔ Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation

✔ Experience with plant operations, lifting activities and hazardous materials

✔ NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)

✔ IOSH membership (desirable)

✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Join Pacadar UK?

• Work within a well-established international industrial group
• Be part of a growing UK manufacturing operation
• Play a key role in shaping and improving safety standards
• Opportunity to make a real operational impact

Pacadar UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.