HSE Officer

HSE Officer- Chester, Cheshire

Salary: £50,000- £55,000. Shift: Monday- Thursday08:00- 17:00, Friday08:00- 15:15.

This is a key leadership position within a large, highly automated manufacturing facility. The role offers the chance to drive health, safety, and environmental excellence across a fast paced industrial site.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to integrate HSE into operational and strategic decision making.
• Deliver HSE plans aligned with business objectives and Zero Harm targets.
• Promote and maintain a strong, values led safety culture across the site.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE legislation and ISO45001 / ISO14001 standards.
• Lead audits, inspections and regulatory engagement activities.
• Provide practical guidance on legal and compliance requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and implement robust corrective actions.
• Oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work, contractor management and permit to work activities.
• Analyse KPIs and HSE data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support workforce engagement through training, coaching and development initiatives.

Requirements

• Previous HSE Manager or HSE Officer experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and compliance systems.
• Hands on approach to health, safety and environmental management.
• Experience within manufacturing, heavy industry or factory environments.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessments.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits and Rewards

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional holidays.
• Free onsite gym.
• Employee rewards platform with discounts across retailers and restaurants.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%.
• Life assurance and optional healthcare benefits.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and electric car charging.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.