HSE Officer

ACS Performance; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety company in Dartford is seeking a motivated HSE Officer to manage Health, Safety, and Environmental matters. This role involves promoting safety culture, compliance with ISO 14001:2015, and conducting risk assessments. Ideal for a proactive individual with HSE experience looking for growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an HSE role, ideally in a production setting.
• Comfortable delivering training and engaging at various levels.
• High attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Promote health, safety, and sustainability culture.
• Develop and maintain HSE policies for legal compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Methodical and self-motivated

Knowledge of ISO 14001:2015

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to analyse HSE data

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a motivated and proactive HSE Officer to join our team and take ownership of Health, Safety, and Environmental matters across our operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong sense of responsibility and a genuine interest in creating a safer, more sustainable workplace.

Working closely with the Quality team, you'll play a key role in embedding a positive HSE culture, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards (including ISO 14001:2015), and driving continuous improvement in all areas of health, safety, and environmental management.

Whether you're an experienced HSE professional or someone looking to step into a role with scope for development, this position offers real impact, variety, and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive health, safety, and sustainability culture across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain HSE policies, ensuring legal and ISO 14001:2015 compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections, with clear improvement actions.
• Lead/support internal and external HSE audits.
• Deliver HSE training to staff and management.
• Analyse incidents and KPIs, ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Provide specialist guidance on areas like fire safety, hazardous materials, and occupational health.
• Collaborate with facilities, catering, and service providers to maintain safety standards.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes, advising leadership on risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar HSE role—ideally in a production setting.
• Strong communicator, comfortable delivering training and engaging at all levels.
• Methodical, self-motivated, and hands-on, with a proactive attitude.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 and HSE best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience analysing HSE data and trends.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or willingness to attain it).
• High attention to detail, with a drive to improve safety and environmental processes.

This role offers real scope for growth, ownership, and impact within a supportive quality team. Ideal for someone ready to step up and drive meaningful change in HSE.

To apply, submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a HSE Officer. A covering letter outlining your experience with your application may enhance your chances of selection.