HSE Specialist

Hitachi; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist to join their Service team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with HSE standards while maintaining a safe working environment. Responsibilities include conducting compliance audits, managing risk assessments, and fostering a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to influence safety practices across operations.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Health Safety Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Proven experience in auditing, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance audits and inspections with accurate reporting.
• Maintain legal registers and compliance documentation.
• Provide expert input during incident investigations.

Skills

Auditing

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Excellent Communication

Health And Safety Management

Education

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Health Safety Environmental Management

Job description

Location: Glasgow Scotland United Kingdom

Job ID: R0111298

Company: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Legal Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist to join our Service team. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HSE standards, maintaining a safe working environment and fostering a strong safety culture across all service operations. You will provide expert guidance on risk assessments, incident investigations and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ensure compliance audits and inspections are conducted across operational areas and contractor activities with accurate reporting of findings and timely corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date legal registers and compliance documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate risk registers and ensure risk controls are implemented and monitored effectively.
• Provide expert input during incident investigations to identify root causes and systemic risks, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are applied.
• Drive the development of risk‑related training and awareness programs to strengthen organisational risk culture.
• Maintain complete and accurate incident records and contribute to trend analysis for continuous improvement.
• Ensure emergency equipment and systems are inspected, maintained and ready for use.

Your Background

• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Health Safety Environmental Management or professional equivalent.
• Proven experience in auditing, risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver effective training.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cultural change.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practices.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

• Gallery
• Business Studies
• HR Marketing
• Health And Safety Management
• Arabic

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

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