HSE Operation Support

prysmiangroup; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd in Wrexham is seeking an HSE Operation Support to assist the QHSE Manager on the shop floor. You will actively promote safety, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a hands-on role on site.

Key tasks include daily safety walk-throughs, incident response, training and coaching, risk assessments, and supporting audits and regulatory requirements such as UK COSHH and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years' higher education or equivalent experience in HSE or related field.
• Knowledge of HSE obligations, risks, and tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walk-throughs and inspections to identify hazards and address risks.
• Respond promptly to safety issues, near-misses, and non‑compliances on site.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and briefings to employees and contractors.

Skills

Safety awareness

Incident investigation

Communication

Coaching

Education

2 years' higher education in HSE

Tools

COSHH

ISO45001

ISO14001

Office 365

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

LOCATION: Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd, Wrexham Plant, 100% Factory based

REPORTING TO: QHSE Manager

Job Role:

To actively support the Plant QHSE Manager in maintaining a safe, compliant, and continuously improving work environment. The HSE Operation Support is a hands‑on, visible presence on the shop floor, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met, supporting compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• On-the-Ground Safety Support
  • Conduct daily walk-throughs and inspections of the manufacturing/workshop areas to identify and address hazards.
  • Respond immediately to safety issues, unsafe acts, or near misses, and intervene as needed.
  • Coach all employees to correctly use required PPE at all time and to comply with site safety rules.
• Training, Coaching & Communication
  • Deliver on-the-job safety and environmental training, toolbox talks, and briefings to employees and contractors.
  • Communicate and reinforce good safety practices and HSE rules. - Participate in safety and environmental campaigns and promote a culture of shared vigilance.
  • Coach supervisors in gaining autonomy managing HSE issues in their teams
• Incident & Risk Management
  • Member of the immediate response team for safety and environmental incidents; collect facts, conduct initial investigations, and support root cause analysis.
  • Support the implementation and follow-up of corrective actions and action plans.
  • Member of working groups (manufacturing, logistics, maintenance° who carries out and document risk assessments. Follow-up implementation of risk reduction measures.
• Regulatory & Administrative Support
  • Assist with HSE data reporting, maintaining dashboards, and updating documentation (e.g., COSHH assessments, Safety Work Instructions, ...).
  • Support chemical inventory management and participate to maintaining compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., UK COSHH, ISO45001, ISO14001, etc).
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and emergency drills.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to HSE improvement projects and propose new actions/tools. - Participate in the development and implementation of innovative HSE practices.

Key Relationships:

• Production teams on the shop floor

HSE Profile and competencies

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and safety equipment.
• Familiarity with HSE standards (ISO45001, ISO14001), regulatory codes, and risk assessment tools.
• IT proficiency (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams).

Behavioural Skills:

• Field-oriented, team player, and sets a positive example.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills.
• Proactive, able to make proposals and drive improvements.
• Physical stamina for active, hands‑on work.

Qualifications:

• 2 years' higher education or equivalent experience in HSE or related field.
• Knowledge of HSE obligations, risks, and tools.

Date of issue: Friday 5th December 2025

Closing date for applications: Friday 16th January 2026

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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