Health, Safety and Environmental Technician

Cummins Inc.; Daventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Daventry is seeking an Health, Safety & Environmental Technician to support the engineering function on-site. The role is permanent and site-based, with a 37.5 hour week and a PM shift rotation (1 week in 4).

Days and PM shifts are defined, and the PM rotation cycles quarterly. You will help implement HSE plans, promote a strong safety culture, report incidents, participate in risk assessments, and support inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Foundational HSE principles applied in the workplace.
• Strong communication skills to engage employees and report observations clearly.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow in an HSE-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing HSE plans by applying corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong HSE culture by identifying hazards and reinforcing safety initiatives.
• Assist in reporting work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, and hazards with timely documentation.
• Participate in hazard identification, risk assessments and incident investigations to determine root causes.
• Conduct and support HSE inspections and audits to identify improvement opportunities and regulatory compliance.
• Gather and maintain HSE data to support trend analysis and performance monitoring.
• Communicate HSE expectations clearly to employees to build awareness across the site.
• Support environmental management activities and basic administrative tasks.

Skills

Foundational HSE principles

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Degree in Industrial Safety / Environmental Management

Job description

We’re looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Technician to join our Engineering Business in Daventry , helping us maintain a safe, compliant and environmentally responsible workplace.

This is a permanent, site-based role working 37.5 hours per week , with a PM shift rotation of 1 week in every 4 weeks .

Working pattern:

• Day shift: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm (flexi time) | Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm

• PM shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:00pm-11:00pm | Friday, 3:00pm-10:30pm (fixed hours)

The PM shift will be worked 1 week in every 4 weeks .

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support the implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) plans by applying corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in daily operations.

• Promote a strong HSE culture by identifying hazards, encouraging safe behaviors, and reinforcing health, safety, environmental, and wellness initiatives.

• Assist in reporting work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, and hazards, ensuring timely escalation and accurate documentation.

• Participate in hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations to help determine root causes and support effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Conduct and support HSE inspections and audits, helping identify opportunities for improvement and regulatory compliance.

• Gather and maintain HSE data to support trend analysis, performance monitoring, and achievement of local objectives and targets.

• Communicate HSE expectations clearly to employees to build awareness, understanding, and engagement across the site.

• Support environmental management activities and basic administrative tasks, ensuring records are maintained in line with data protection and retention requirements.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Ability to apply foundational HSE principles in a practical workplace environment while following established procedures and standard work.

• Strong communication skills to engage positively with employees, ask effective questions, and report observations and concerns clearly.

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow, demonstrating resilience, curiosity, and openness to feedback.

• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to raise concerns, support teams, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related field preferred.

• Basic knowledge of health, safety, and environmental principles gained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.

• Experience following work processes, maintaining accurate records, and using HSE systems, tools, or templates as directed.

• Demonstrated interest in developing technical and behavioral competencies within an HSE-focused role.

Job Health and Safety

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2428778

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No