HSE & Engineering Support Specialist

Synergy Flavours Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavours Ltd, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking an Engineering & HSE Coordinator to provide administrative and coordination support across engineering and HSE functions. You will manage compliance documentation, risk assessments, and maintenance records while collaborating with multiple stakeholders to foster a proactive safety culture and efficient operations.

Key duties include CMMS administration, contractor coordination, and maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Engineering, Maintenance, HSE or manufacturing.
• Experience using a CMMS or maintenance management system.
• Good understanding of maintenance planning and engineering processes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with different stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Experience using D365 maintenance functionality.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination support across Engineering and HSE, ensuring actions and compliance requirements are effectively managed.
• Support HSE activities including risk assessments, workplace inspections, audits, corrective actions and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate Engineering and HSE documentation, including training records, risk assessments, contractor documentation and statutory inspection records.
• Coordinate contractor activities, including inductions, permit-to-work requirements, documentation and safe working practices.
• Take ownership of CMMS administration and maintenance planning, including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules and equipment records.
• Monitor Engineering and HSE KPIs and support reporting across both functions.
• Support the development and improvement of preventive maintenance plans and engineering processes.
• Help drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, compliance and operational efficiency across the site.

Skills

Engineering experience

Maintenance planning

HSE experience

CMMS

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive / independent

D365 maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Dynamics 365

Job description

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

The Engineering & HSE Coordinator provides administrative and coordination support across the Engineering and Health, Safety & Environment functions. The role ensures that compliance documentation, risk assessments, engineering records and maintenance systems are accurately maintained and effectively managed. Working closely with multiple stakeholders, the position supports the development of a proactive safety culture while enabling efficient engineering operations and regulatory compliance across the site.

How You Will Contribute

Provide day-to-day coordination support across Engineering and HSE, ensuring actions, compliance requirements and key activities are effectively managed. Support HSE activities including risk assessments, workplace inspections, audits, corrective actions and compliance improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate Engineering and HSE documentation, including training records, risk assessments, contractor documentation and statutory inspection records. Coordinate contractor activities, including inductions, permit-to-work requirements, documentation and safe working practices. Take ownership of CMMS administration and maintenance planning, including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules and equipment records. Monitor Engineering and HSE KPIs and support reporting across both functions. Support the development and improvement of preventive maintenance plans and engineering processes. Help drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, compliance and operational efficiency across the site.

Key Ingredients for Success

Essential

• Previous experience within an Engineering, Maintenance, HSE or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a CMMS or maintenance management system.
• Good understanding of maintenance planning and engineering processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with different stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Experience using D365 maintenance functionality.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk assessments, COSHH and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating contractors and permit-to-work processes.
• Experience within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HSE compliance, audits and reporting.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Across our global organisation, we employ 1000 people in 8 countries – and we are growing. From production specialists to R&D experts, finance, quality, digital, marketing, sales and so much more, see what opportunities await you with Carbery and Synergy.