Health & Safety Environmental Officer
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- England,North West,Cheshire,Cheshire West and Chester
- full-time
- £35,000 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title: Health & Safety Environmental Officer
Location: Chester
Salary: £35,000 per annum (Negotiable based on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm)
About Us:
A leading manufacturing and engineering businesses.
Purpose of the Role:
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Environmental Officer to join our team. This role will focus on ensuring that the company maintains its compliance with health and safety laws and best practices, fostering a safety-first culture, and driving continuous improvement in our HSE standards. You will work closely with the management team to implement HSE policies, support teams with advice and training, and champion a strong safety culture across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
*Awareness of Legislation: Keep the company updated with current and upcoming HSE legislation; liaise with industry bodies and attend relevant courses.
*HSE Actions & Implementation: Oversee compliance with HSE policies and procedures, including contractor and visitor management, audits, reporting, and equipment inspections.
*Incident Investigation & Emergency Procedures: Lead investigations into HSE incidents and ensure robust emergency procedures are in place.
*Advice & Support to Managers: Conduct risk assessments, advise on safety procedures, and support training and development to ensure managers meet HSE objectives.
*Culture Change: Role model expected HSE behaviours, engage with the workforce to reinforce safety culture, and encourage participation in safety improvement initiatives.
*Best Practice & Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement innovative HSE ideas, engage in industry networking, and assist in the continuous improvement of HSE practices across the business.
*Monitoring & Reporting: Deliver timely HSE performance reports, including legionella control, air testing, and blood testing.
Person Specification:
Essential:
*2-5 years of hands-on experience in an HSE role, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment.
*NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety.
*Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively at all levels.
*Highly disciplined with a focus on clarity, best practice, and results.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Desirable:
*Experience in a high-performing, medium-sized business or a major corporation.
*Further or higher education in an HSE-related field.
*Experience with BSI 45001 and BSI 14001 accreditation.
*Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for achieving world-class safety performance.
What We Offer:
*Competitive salary of c£35k, negotiable based on experience.
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
*Contributory pension scheme, company sick pay, and healthcare cash plan.
*Cycle to work scheme and £300 refer-a-friend scheme.
*Employee Assistance Programme, recognition and suggestion schemes.
How to Apply:
If you are an HSE professional with a passion for safety and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV!
Location: Chester
Salary: £35,000 per annum (Negotiable based on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm)
About Us:
A leading manufacturing and engineering businesses.
Purpose of the Role:
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Environmental Officer to join our team. This role will focus on ensuring that the company maintains its compliance with health and safety laws and best practices, fostering a safety-first culture, and driving continuous improvement in our HSE standards. You will work closely with the management team to implement HSE policies, support teams with advice and training, and champion a strong safety culture across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
*Awareness of Legislation: Keep the company updated with current and upcoming HSE legislation; liaise with industry bodies and attend relevant courses.
*HSE Actions & Implementation: Oversee compliance with HSE policies and procedures, including contractor and visitor management, audits, reporting, and equipment inspections.
*Incident Investigation & Emergency Procedures: Lead investigations into HSE incidents and ensure robust emergency procedures are in place.
*Advice & Support to Managers: Conduct risk assessments, advise on safety procedures, and support training and development to ensure managers meet HSE objectives.
*Culture Change: Role model expected HSE behaviours, engage with the workforce to reinforce safety culture, and encourage participation in safety improvement initiatives.
*Best Practice & Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement innovative HSE ideas, engage in industry networking, and assist in the continuous improvement of HSE practices across the business.
*Monitoring & Reporting: Deliver timely HSE performance reports, including legionella control, air testing, and blood testing.
Person Specification:
Essential:
*2-5 years of hands-on experience in an HSE role, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment.
*NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety.
*Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively at all levels.
*Highly disciplined with a focus on clarity, best practice, and results.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Desirable:
*Experience in a high-performing, medium-sized business or a major corporation.
*Further or higher education in an HSE-related field.
*Experience with BSI 45001 and BSI 14001 accreditation.
*Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for achieving world-class safety performance.
What We Offer:
*Competitive salary of c£35k, negotiable based on experience.
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
*Contributory pension scheme, company sick pay, and healthcare cash plan.
*Cycle to work scheme and £300 refer-a-friend scheme.
*Employee Assistance Programme, recognition and suggestion schemes.
How to Apply:
If you are an HSE professional with a passion for safety and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV!
Job number 1782563