HSE Officer - Glass

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Free onsite gym for all employees

Pension scheme with company up to 7%

Employee Benefits platform

Life cover

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Encirc in Elton, Cheshire is seeking an experienced HSE Officer to lead health, safety and environmental excellence within our glass manufacturing operations. This is a critical role with a focus on embedding a proactive safety culture and delivering measurable improvements.

You will act as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, shaping HSE strategy at a functional level while ensuring robust day-to-day compliance, and driving Zero Harm initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• HSE experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience implementing ISO 45001/14001.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to embed HSE into operations and strategy.
• Lead delivery of HSE plans aligned with Zero Harm ambition.
• Act as visible HSE leader and drive a safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and ISO 45001/14001.
• Lead audits, regulatory engagement and audit readiness.
• Investigate incidents and perform robust root-cause analyses.
• Oversee risk management, safe systems of work, and high-risk activities.
• Use data and KPIs to drive performance and improvements.
• Coach and develop HSE capability across site.
• Serve as HSE point of contact for contractors and visitors.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Audits & Compliance

Incident Investigation

ISO 45001/14001

Risk Management

Contractor Management

KPIs & Data Analysis

Job description

• Glass Elton | Permanent | £50,000 - £55,000 | Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-
  2.30pm (
  38.75 hours) We are seeking an experienced and highly capable HSE Officer to play a key leadership role in driving health, safety and environmental excellence within our Glass Manufacturing operations.

This is more than a coordination role

• you will act as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, shaping HSE strategy at a functional level while ensuring robust day-to-day compliance.

You will champion our Zero Harm to People and Environment vision, embedding a proactive safety culture and delivering measurable improvements in performance.

Key Responsibilities: Partner with plant leadership to embed HSE into operational and strategic decision-making Lead delivery of HSE plans aligned with business objectives and Zero Harm ambition Act as a visible HSE leader, driving a strong, values-led safety culture Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, standards, and ISO 45001/14001 systems Lead audits, regulatory engagement, and ensure ongoing audit readiness Provide expert guidance, translating legal requirements into practical site controls Lead incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and lasting solutions Oversee risk management, safe systems of work, and high-risk activities (including PTW and contractors) Use data and KPIs to drive performance, identify trends, and deliver improvement initiatives Conduct audits and inspections, delivering clear insights to senior stakeholders Build HSE capability through coaching, training, and strong workforce engagement Act as a key HSE contact for contractors, visitors, and external stakeholders

Benefits: Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays plus the option to buy holidays Free onsite gym for all employees MyBenefits Reward Platform with100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers Employee Well-being benefits such as the Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme where the company contributes up to a max 7% Life cover at 3 timesyour annual salary Optional partner life cover Subsidised onsite staff restaurant Free parking onsite Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme Subsidisedonsiteelectric car charging Cycle to work scheme Enhance maternity and paternity leave Liftshare scheme Health cash plan Optional dental insurance Optional Private Medical Insurance Optional critical illness cover Social club

About the company At Encirc, we make, fill and move glass.

Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries.

With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites: Derrylin, Co Fermanagh; Elton, Cheshire and Bristol.

We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year.

Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future.

Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics.

Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology.

As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030. Our Values At Encirc, we're proud to be a forward-thinking manufacturer in a world that's increasingly socially and environmentally conscious.

Our culture is built around six core values that sit at the heart of everything we do.

They guide how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support one another—helping us create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

These values aren't just words on a wall; they're lived, shared and championed across the business, shaping our mindset and inspiring us to keep making Encirc great for everyone.

Equal Opportunities Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.