HSE Officer

Base Materials; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing company as an HSE Officer, where your passion for health and safety will make a real impact. In this role, you'll lead health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of safety across the organization. You'll work closely with teams to identify hazards and implement effective control measures, driving continuous improvement. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and experience great work-life balance with an early Friday finish. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in health and safety.

Benefits

Early Friday Finish

Great Work-Life Balance

Passionate Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing plant is essential.
• Must be a confident user of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Lead safety inductions and ongoing training for the team.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH Qualification

Relevant HND Qualification in Engineering

Job description

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Make a Real Impact on Safety and Culture

Are you passionate about health, safety, and creating a safe, compliant, and engaging workplace? Do you thrive in hands-on environments and want to be part of a forward-thinking manufacturing business?

We are looking for a proactive, organized, and collaborative HSE Officer to join our team at our Whetstone site. This is your chance to lead and shape safety initiatives that directly impact the wellbeing of our people and the efficiency of our operation.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll be the driving force behind our site’s health and safety culture, embedding safe systems, supporting compliance, and partnering with teams across the business to make our workplace safer, smarter, and stronger.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing control measures
• Ensuring compliance with key HSE regulations (H&S at Work Act, COSHH, RIDDOR, etc.)
• Leading safety inductions for new starters and ongoing training for the wider team
• Organising fire drills, inspections, and emergency procedures
• Investigating incidents, near misses, and root causes, then driving improvement
• Supporting safe disposal of hazardous substances and PPE management
• Reporting weekly KPI updates to the leadership team
• Delivering H&S toolbox talks and leading awareness sessions across the business
• Staying ahead of the curve with up-to-date legislation and industry best practices

Essential

What Were Looking For

• Previous manufacturing plant experience
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Confident user of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and people skills

Desirable

• 3+ years in a H&S role, ideally in FMCG or chemical manufacturing
• Exposure to ISO9001 / ISO14001 / ISO45001
• Membership of IOSH or IIRSM
• Relevant HND qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.

Why Join Us?

• Be the go-to expert in HSE and lead real change
• Join a passionate, close-knit team in a modern manufacturing setting
• Work in a role where your voice is heard and your ideas matter
• Enjoy an early Friday finish and great work-life balance

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction