HSE Compliance Specialist – ISO & Safety Focus

portwest; Thurnscoe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Portwest, a global safety wear and PPE manufacturer, is seeking an Operational Compliance Specialist to support Health, Safety, Environmental and Operational Compliance at our Thurnscoe Distribution Centre. You will work with the Health & Safety Compliance Manager to ensure site-wide compliance with legal and ISO requirements.

This role offers the chance to lead audits, manage risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-growing logistics operation.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in building a career in Health & Safety, Environmental or Operational Compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and accurate reports.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Willingness and ability to work towards professional qualifications supported by Portwest.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and unplanned inspections of working conditions, plant, equipment, premises and working practices, recording and reporting findings.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, including COSHH, manual handling, display screen equipment and fire assessments.
• Manage the statutory examination and testing programme for plant, equipment and premises, tracking defects through to closure.
• Record incidents and near misses, carry out initial investigations and support more detailed investigations where required.
• Track corrective actions to completion and monitor their effectiveness.
• Carry out compliance monitoring activities and support monthly compliance reporting.
• Collect environmental data and monitor environmental controls, including waste management and duty of care requirements.
• Carry out internal audits and support external audits relating to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

NEBOSH certification

IOSH membership

IEMA

ISO Internal Auditor certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Portwest, a global safety wear and PPE manufacturer, is seeking an Operational Compliance Specialist to support Health, Safety, Environmental and Operational Compliance at our Thurnscoe Distribution Centre. You will work with the Health & Safety Compliance Manager to ensure site-wide compliance with legal and ISO requirements.

This role offers the chance to lead audits, manage risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-growing logistics operation.