HSE Business Partner

GEA; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in the Eastleigh area seeks a dedicated HSE Business Partner to support HSE management systems and drive continual improvement. The role involves overseeing site compliance, conducting audits, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification, strong HSE experience, and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering background preferred, ideally with exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
• Proven ability to implement and monitor HSE policies in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and improvement of HSE management systems.
• Provide HSE training and support across all levels.
• Conduct incident and near-miss investigations.

Skills

Strong HSE experience

Confident communicator

Strong planning and organisational skills

Collaborative

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

Reporting to the GEA UK QHSE Senior Director, with matrix reporting to the Site Management, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and continual improvement of established GEA UK HSE management systems.

The role is based at our Eastleigh facility and includes occasional travel within the UK as required, though this is not a frequent part of the role.

You will act as the primary HSE Business Partner for the Eastleigh site , overseeing site management with a strong focus on HSE governance, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to GEA's HSE management change control procedures. This requires both operational, hands‑on involvement and the ability to operate as a credible member of the leadership team.

HSE Procedures & Communication

Effectively communicate and implement established HSE procedures within defined business areas.

Ensure effective communication and consultation with all employees on HSE matters.

Adapt communication style to different audiences—frontline staff, site leadership, and global stakeholders—to ensure understanding and engagement.

Proactively engage with the Site Management Team and Divisional leadership, acting as a trusted partner on HSE strategy and decision‑making.

HSE System Oversight & Continuous Improvement

Provide high‑level support for the HSE management systems.

Monitor effectiveness through internal audits and inspections.

Maintain defined and agreed internal audit schedules and provide reports.

Deliver monthly reports that interpret HSE performance data into actionable insights and continual improvement plans to the Divisional Management Team.

Support third‑party audits relating to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Energy standards.

Training, Culture & Leadership Engagement

Provide HSE training and support across all levels of the organisation.

Support the continuous development of a proactive safety culture at all levels by influencing leadership behaviours and embedding accountability.

Provide coaching and guidance to managers and supervisors to strengthen ownership of HSE responsibilities.

Incident Management

Conduct incident and near‑miss investigations to identify root causes and implement preventative controls.

Develop and improve standard incident reduction programs and present findings / trends to the leadership team in a business‑relevant way.

Site Management – Eastleigh

Take primary responsibility for HSE management at the Eastleigh facility, including associated Project and Service activities.

Conduct facility risk assessments and deliver new starter inductions.

Act as the sole on‑site HSE SME, balancing operational delivery with strategic leadership‑level input.

Collaboration & Reporting

Participate in country‑level HSE meetings.

Support Global and UK HSE sustainability reporting and initiatives.

Provide management information that links site‑level performance with wider UK & IE and global objectives.

Facilities & Compliance

Maintain the facilities maintenance register.

Support the UK and Global waste registers in compliance with requirements.

Your Profile / Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety (essential)

Strong HSE experience (essential)

Engineering background preferred, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or facilities environments

Sound knowledge of relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation

Familiarity with industry best practices, ISO standards, and British Standards—preferably within the Integrated Facilities Management sector

Demonstrable experience partnering with senior leadership teams and influencing at a strategic level

Proven ability to practically implement and monitor HSE policies, especially in a manufacturing setting, and translate data and reports into actionable insights

Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively

Confident communicator—both written and verbal—with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt style to different audiences

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (experience with reporting tools advantageous)

Self‑motivated and proactive, with a high level of personal accountability

Professional, approachable, and assertive in working with stakeholders at all levels

Collaborative and capable of working cross‑functionally with multiple teams