HSE Officer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £50,000 p.a.

Early finish Fridays 3:30pm

Autonomy as HSE Management Rep

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd in Andover, Hampshire, partners with a leading high-technology electronics manufacturing services provider to recruit a dedicated HSE Officer. The role leads as the HSE Management Representative, developing the Business Management System within a modern, mission-critical manufacturing setting.

Working with the QHSE Manager, the successful candidate will promote a positive HSE culture and drive continuous improvement across the organisation, including audits, training, and

Qualifications

• Formal qualification to Degree level preferred (Minimum Level 4 HNC).
• NEBOSH General Certificate for Health & Safety Management (or equivalent).
• Formal Lead Auditor training in ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve the Business Management System to ISO 14001/45001/50001.
• Plan, conduct internal HSE audits and close non-conformances.
• Identify, contain and manage business risks with preventative actions.
• Act as point of contact for customer compliance queries including conflict mineral statements.
• Promote Behavioral Safety concepts and deliver HSE training across the workforce.
• Support the development of the internal HSE Committee.
• Identify, track and report OH&S and Environmental metrics to reduce energy and waste costs.
• Communicate compliance requirements across management levels.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Degree level preferred (Level 4 HNC)

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Lead Auditor training (ISO 14001/45001)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data handling

Job description

Hours: Monday – Thursday 08:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 08:30am – 3:30pm Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a leading high-technology electronics manufacturing services provider in Andover, Hampshire to recruit a dedicated HSE Officer to join their Quality team. The role offers the opportunity to lead as the HSE Management Representative, managing and developing the company's Business Management System within a modern, mission-critical manufacturing environment. Working closely with the QHSE Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture while driving continuous improvement across the organization.

HSE Officer Responsibilities

• System Management: Develop, maintain, and improve the Business Management System to meet the strict requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
• Compliance & Auditing: Manage, plan, and conduct internal HSE audits, ensuring all non-conformances are reported, tracked, and closed out effectively.
• Risk Mitigation: Assist management in identifying, containing, and managing business risks, deploying robust preventative actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Client & Market Support: Act as the point of contact for customer compliance queries, including handling conflict mineral statements and regulatory requests.
• Culture & Training: Actively promote and imbed Behavioral Safety concepts across the workforce; deliver targeted training to support team development in all HSE matters.
• HSE Committee Leadership: Support the development and management of the internal HSE Committee to ensure active organizational engagement.
• KPI & Metrics Reporting: Identify, track, and report key Occupational Health & Safety (OHAS) and Environmental measures, focusing closely on reducing energy and waste costs.
• Standards Communication: Clear communication of compliance requirements across all tiers of management and staff to ensure deep organizational understanding.

HSE Officer Requirements

• Education: Formal qualification to Degree level preferred (Minimum Level 4 Higher National Certificate / HNC).
• Certifications: NEBOSH General Certificate for Health & Safety Management (or equivalent alternative).
• Auditing Credentials: Formal Lead Auditor training in ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 frameworks.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrable track record working within a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Technical Skills: Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools, data handling, data analysis, and running systematic investigations or risk assessments.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, organizational, and negotiation skills with a methodical, high-integrity approach to problem-solving.
• Right to Work: Must possess full current eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Desirable Skills

• Formal auditor training or familiarity with ISO 50001 energy management protocols.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate.
• Specific, direct background or technical insight into the electronics engineering sector.

What’s On Offer

• Financial Rewards: A competitive base salary of up to £50,000 per annum, highly dependent on depth of relevant experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Permanent stable contract featuring a desirable early weekend finish every Friday at 3:30pm.
• Strategic Influence: Autonomy to act as the primary HSE Management Representative, shaping behavioral safety cultures directly.
• Professional Development: Direct exposure to advanced multi-site frameworks across high-tech, mission-critical manufacturing operations.