HSE Officer

CV Technical; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced HSE Officer to support health, safety, and environmental compliance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will engage with approximately 250 employees, conducting audits, risk assessments, and promoting a positive safety culture. With a salary range of £32,000 to £38,000, this role offers benefits including healthcare, a pension plan, and opportunities for overtime. This position requires strong communication skills and a background in manufacturing or engineering.

Benefits

25 days holidays + 8 statutory

4% employer / 5% employee pension

Healthcare package

Car/Van provided if applicable

Overtime or shift allowance

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience conducting HSE audits, SSOW, and risk assessments.
• A practical, engaging communication style with strong cultural alignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support across approximately 250 employees.
• Conduct and manage audits, SSOW, and risk assessments.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support continuous improvement.

Skills

HSE audits

Safe systems of work (SSOW)

Risk assessments

Engaging communication style

Experience in manufacturing

Education

Formal HSE qualifications

Job description

Job Description - HSE Officer

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused HSE Officer to join our team. This role requires someone who is a strong cultural fit—engaging, personable, and not "robotic" in their approach. You will support multiple sites and teams to ensure high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support across approximately 250 employees across Warrington, Bredbury, and Sheffield.
• Conduct and manage audits, safe systems of work (SSOW), and risk assessments.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support continuous improvement in HSE practices.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Work closely with the HSE Manager, providing site-level insights and support.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Background in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience conducting HSE audits, SSOW, and risk assessments.
• A practical, engaging communication style with strong cultural alignment.

Highly Advantageous

• Experience working within the steel industry.

Not Suitable

• Candidates from a food manufacturing background.

Other

• Time-served experience is acceptable alongside formal HSE qualifications.

Department Structure

• Reports directly to the HSE Manager.
• Works as part of the wider HSE function supporting multiple sites and approximately 250 employees.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (up to £40,000 for the ideal candidate)
• Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Holidays: 25 days + 8 statutory
• Pension: 4% employer / 5% employee
• Life Assurance: 3x salary
• Health: Healthcare package
• Car/Van: Provided (if applicable to the role)
• Additional: Overtime or shift allowance (if required)