Health & Safety, Environment Specialist

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy based in Woking is in search of a proactive HSE Specialist to promote health, safety, and environmental standards across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH National Diploma and experience in industrial environments. You will engage with teams to ensure compliance, conduct risk assessments, and lead safety training initiatives. This role emphasizes fostering a positive safety culture while supporting regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven HS&E experience within an industrial or process-driven environment.
• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent required.
• Solid understanding of UK HS&E legislation.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and maintain Safe Systems of Work.
• Lead and support the creation of HS&E risk assessments across all sites.
• Consult, coach, and advise on operational HS&E issues.

Skills

HS&E experience in industrial environment

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Digital HSE platforms

SAP

Power BI

Job description

HSE Specialist

What to Expect

We are seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist to join the fantastic team in Woking. Reporting to the Head of HS&E, this is a key operational role focused on embedding a positive, forward-looking health, safety, and environmental culture across all areas of the business.

You will work autonomously while partnering closely with teams across multiple sites to drive HS&E excellence. You will support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Safe Systems of Work, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best-practice HS&E standards.

What You’ll Do

• Define, develop, and maintain Safe Systems of Work
• Lead and support the creation of HS&E risk assessments across all sites
• Consult, coach, and advise on operational HS&E issues to reduce and mitigate risks
• Maintain regulatory permits and coordinate Statutory Inspections
• Ensure the generation and maintenance of accurate HS&E records
• Support the preparation and management of site emergency plans
• Review, update, and improve company HS&E policies and procedures
• Produce clear and transparent HS&E performance reports
• Support and lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near-misses
• Conduct workplace inspections to ensure compliance with HS&E policies and Safe Operating Techniques (SOTs)
• Facilitate HS&E training, inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher sessions
• Promote and maintain a positive health, safety, and environmental culture
• Support wellbeing initiatives and help foster a psychologically safe workplace

What You’ll Bring

• Proven HS&E experience within an industrial or process-driven environment
• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, and Environmental Permitting
• Solid understanding of UK HS&E legislation
• Experience conducting HS&E assessments, audits, or inspections
• Experience using digital HSE platforms or systems
• Exposure to ESG or sustainability initiatives
• Experience with Integrated Management Systems (beneficial)
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills (beneficial)
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• SAP experience (advantageous)
• Power BI proficiency (advantageous)
• Degree preferred but not essential