Health, Safety & Environmental Officer

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer

Location: Barnstaple, North Devon

Hours: 4-day working week option available

Are you an experienced Health, Safety & Environment professional looking for your next challenge? Join a forward-thinking manufacturing organization that values safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

About the Role:

As an HSE Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across the site. You will lead initiatives to maintain and improve safety culture, implement policies, and promote best practices to create a safe and sustainable workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE programs and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments, ensuring any discrepancies are resolved.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, maintaining detailed records and providing actionable recommendations.
• Deliver HSE training and support to all employees, including new hire orientation.
• Lead 6S initiatives and drive improvements in environmental and safety practices.
• Serve as the site contact for regulatory agencies and support management in understanding HSE compliance requirements.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage the site emergency response team and related processes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay schemes
• Profit-related bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle-to-work scheme and free on-site parking
• Life assurance, medical cover, and access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Free tea, coffee, fruit, and wellbeing activities
• Opportunity to opt into a 4-day working week trial (e.g., Monday to Thursday 7:15am-5:30pm)

About You:

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience in a similar HSE role, ideally within a manufacturing or office environment.
• A NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in health, safety, and environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• High personal safety standards and a proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and familiarity with HSE accreditation processes.

Desirable Skills:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in an HSE role within a manufacturing environment.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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