HSE Officer

Michael Page (UK); Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HSE Officer based in Mirfield. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing health, safety, and environmental systems aligned with ISO standards. You will promote a strong safety culture through engagement and conduct audits and investigations. This full-time role offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and opportunities for career development within a values-driven organization focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive onboarding

Occupational health support

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 systems.
• Skilled in developing training and embedding a strong safety culture.
• Confident conducting risk assessments and COSHH evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop HSE systems according to legal and ISO standards.
• Promote a positive HSE culture through engagement.
• Conduct accident investigations and ensure completion of corrective actions.
• Prepare risk assessments and maintain chemical substance registers.
• Support ISO14001 accreditation and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and dynamic solutions-focused

Experience in ISO-accredited HSE systems

Ability to influence at all levels

Confidence in conducting audits

Education

Level 6 qualification in Health & Safety

Job description

• The salary for this role is £40k - £45k.
• This is a permanent full time role based in Mirfield.

About Our Client

Our client is a long‑established manufacturing group with multiple UK sites and a strong commitment to continual improvement in safety, environmental performance, and operational standards. With a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and shared values, they provide a supportive environment for driven HSE professionals to make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop Health, Safety & Environmental systems in line with legal, ISO, and internal standards.
• Promote a positive HSE culture through regular shop‑floor presence, engagement, and behavioural improvement initiatives.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, SOPs, COSHH documentation, and maintain chemical substance registers.
• Support ISO14001 accreditation and help ensure all departments remain audit‑ready.
• Deliver new starter inductions and contribute to departmental training programmes, including occupational health surveillance.
• Perform internal audits and assist with external audit preparation.
• Control contractors and ensure safe systems of work are consistently applied.
• Collate KPI data for HSE performance and support customer audit requirements.
• Attend or chair HSE meetings and support cross‑functional teams to achieve shared goals.
• Deputise for the Group HSE Director when required.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate:

• Qualified to Level 6 in a Health & Safety discipline (or working towards).
• Experienced in managing and maintaining ISO‑accredited HSE systems (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001).
• Ideally brings Environmental Management qualifications and experience within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong communicator capable of influencing at all levels, from shop‑floor to senior leadership.
• Skilled in developing training, facilitating change, and embedding a strong safety culture.
• Confident conducting audits, risk assessments, COSHH evaluations, PUWER‑related documentation, and contractor control.
• Proactive, dynamic, solutions‑focused, and able to take ownership of HSE improvement initiatives.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and able to travel between sites.

What's on Offer

What's on offer:

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000.
• A varied, high‑impact HSE role with cross‑site responsibility and the chance to shape cultural improvements.
• Supportive leadership, clear development pathways, and opportunities to influence group‑wide standards.
• A full‑time, day‑shift role.
• Comprehensive onboarding, occupational health support, and commitment to employee wellbeing.
• The opportunity to work within a values‑driven organisation that prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to advance your career as a HSE Officer in Mirfield, we encourage you to apply today.