HSE Officer

-; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of fluid power solutions is seeking an experienced HSE Coordinator to implement and manage Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures across the organization. Responsibilities include delivering HSE training, managing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 5 HSE qualification and have 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting. This role offers the opportunity to drive safety initiatives and culture within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in an HSE role within manufacturing, engineering, or oil & gas.
• Experience as an internal auditor with knowledge of HSE management systems.
• Active membership in a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Support the HSE Coordinator in driving a proactive health, safety and environmental culture.
• Manage and maintain risk assessments, COSHH compliance, and HSE documentation.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings across the site.
• Carry out inspections, audits, and monitoring to ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of HSE management systems

Experience in risk assessments

Ability to deliver training

Proactive attitude towards safety

Education

Level 5 HSE qualification (NEBOSH, NVQ, NCRQ)

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

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What to Expect

We are seeking an experienced HSE Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of sustainable Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures across the organization. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, promoting a culture of safety, and driving continuous improvement in HSE standards. The HSE Coordinator will support the establishment and management of all HSE functions, ensuring effective rollout to all departments and ongoing maintenance for reliability and operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the HSE Coordinator in driving a proactive health, safety and environmental culture
• Manage and maintain risk assessments, COSHH compliance, and HSE documentation
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings across the site
• Carry out inspections, audits, and monitoring to ensure compliance and drive improvements
• Coordinate waste management, pollution control, and environmental initiatives
• Lead or support site HSE committee meetings and develop safety initiatives
• Oversee PPE requirements and first aid arrangements
• Liaise with Corporate and EMEA teams to ensure consistency in HSE processes
• Deputise for the HSE Manager when required

Keys to Success

• Requires expanded knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents are still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills
• Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own area of expertise while developing additional skill sets

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Solve a range of straightforward problems
• Analyses possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• Solves standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
• Explains information to others in straightforward situations

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 2-4 years of experience in an HSE role within manufacturing, engineering, or oil & gas
• Proven experience as an internal auditor with hands‑on knowledge of HSE management systems, including OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001
• Minimum Level 5 HSE qualification (or equivalent) such as NEBOSH, NVQ, or NCRQ
• Active member of a relevant professional body such as IOSH, IEMA, or IIRSM

Why Gates

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate across a vast range of time zones we operate as "One Gates" and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real‑world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.