HSE Health, Safety Environmental Officer

Supportive team, Career Development Opportunitys, Enhanced pension, Mon to Friday, Full-time, Permanent, £40,000 salary + Benefits, A well-established and growing manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer to support site operations. This is a key position focused on maintaining high standards across health, safety, environmental and quality functions.

This is a hands-on, site-based role where you'll work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement and promote a strong HSE culture across the business.

We are looking for a proactive HSE Officer who can confidently operate within a fast-paced environment, carrying out audits, risk assessments and supporting site teams to ensure best practice and compliance at all times.

Location

Hinckley commutable from Leicestershire, Leicester, Nuneaton, Tamworth, Loughborough, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Cadby, Lutterworth, Rugby, Coventry, Bedworth, Atherstone, Swadlincote, Castle Donington, Shepshed

What's in it for you as an HSE Officer

• £40,000 salary per annum
• Permanent, stable opportunity
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee benefits
• Supportive team environment with development opportunities

Main responsibilities of the HSE Officer

• Supporting the development and implementation of HSE policies, procedures and documentation
• Maintaining and improving systems aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Conducting risk assessments across the production environment
• Carrying out workplace audits and reporting on compliance
• Accompanying external auditors and supporting site inspections
• Promoting a positive health & safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
• Advising managers and supervisors on HSE compliance and best practice
• Monitoring workforce adherence to safety procedures
• Supporting training coordination to ensure compliance across teams
• Identifying improvement areas and reporting findings to management
• Assisting with RAMS documentation and compliance requirements
• Supporting quality processes including inspections and non-conformance investigations
• Ensuring safe practices relating to materials handling and site activities

Requirements for HSE Officer

• NEBOSH Certificate
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar HSE role
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and inspections
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Self-motivated with a proactive and methodical approach
• Full UK driving licence