Heath & Safety Officer

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer

Location: We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join our Health & Safety team here at our factory in Pencoed, South Wales.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team:

The Health & Safety Officer will report directly into the Health & Safety Manager, and will be responsible for supporting with influencing, improving and reporting on the health and safety performance and culture at ROCKWOOL UK.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Aviva Pension
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Electric car charging facilities
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Westfield Health Cashback Healthcare Scheme and Rewards Scheme

What you bring:

• NEBOSH general certificate
• Good knowledge of UK H&S legislation
• Understanding of ISO management systems
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Auditor training and experience
• IT Literate e.g. Microsoft Office etc.
• Capable of working well in a team
• The ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders 

What you will be doing:

• Undertaking occupational health & hygiene monitoring including dust and fume monitoring, noise surveillance and Legionella sampling
• Arranging for external consultants to carry out formal monitoring/surveys (e.g. LEV, occupational exposure, noise, fire suppression systems, asbestos, manual handling, vibration etc.) and work with the H&S Manager to instigate improvements
• Booking necessary novice/refresher external training courses (e.g. forklift truck, hoist, confined space, breathing apparatus, loading shovel, first aid etc.) when required for relevant staff
• Maintaining RockSHE (internal database) as a super user and undertake investigations into SHE incidents
• Checking and demonstrating compliance with legislation and internal standards (Group MMRs)
• Assisting in the recording and monitoring of H&S key figures at department and company levels
• Undertaking and supporting the development of risk assessments
• Undertaking site inspections on a regular basis to identify and address non-conformances
• Delivering relevant H&S training and inductions
• Assisting with the development and continued improvement of site management systems (specifically ISO 45001, but also ISO 9001, 14001 and 50001)
• Acting as an internal auditor for the management system

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

Interested?

Would you also be proud to enrich society like we do? Apply now to join us improving modern living conditions for millions of people worldwide.

Closing Date: 3rd August 2025