HSE Specialist

Vestas; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Isle of Wight is seeking an HSE professional to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation. You will collaborate with teams to shape and improve safety culture and drive compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in an HSE role with relevant certifications. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Fair salary and generous pension

Bupa Health scheme and Dental

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in an equivalent HSE role.
• Thorough understanding of HSE legislation.
• Ability to implement legislation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support to Blades UK at the facility.
• Assist in HSE compliance preparation and delivery.
• Support management with site compliance and incidents.

Skills

HSE compliance

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Organizational capabilities

Education

IEMA certification

ISO 14001/45001 Internal Auditor certification

Job description

Job Family Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Join Vestas Blades UK

Join Vestas Blades UK as part of our specialized HSE team and help shape a first-rate safety culture at our Isle of Wight facility. In this key role, you'll support compliance, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across teams to ensure health, safety, and environmental excellence. We invite you to apply if you are committed to HSE and ready to take part in meaningful initiatives.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing > HSE Blades UK

As a member of the HSE Team, you will ensure that Health, Safety & Environment is embedded in everything that we do within the team. We seek to positively shape the Vestas safety culture, continuously improve and apply best practices and future technologies to help build a leading safety environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support to Blades UK at our facility based on the Isle of Wight
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of HSE compliance of site, documentation, conduct internal, and support external HSE inspections/ audits and attend meetings to offer guidance on all HSE matters
• Support the management team at all levels, handling site compliance, incidents and ensuring the necessary corrective/preventive actions are implemented within the required timescales and management systems
• Collect, validate, report, and respond to HSE data
• Ensure compliance to HSE legislation across site/ projects and review and revise documents in support of the HSE Management System
• Ensure close collaboration with stakeholders on HSE matters and ensure continuous review of the company's Safe Systems of Work in order to drive improvement
• Support the organization in regard to COSHH, Risk Assessment, Walks & Talks, Incident Management and Environmental Aspects and internal & external Audits for ISO 14001, 45001 and 50001

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in equivalent HSE role
• IEMA
• ISO 14001/45001 Internal Auditor
• Thorough understanding of HSE legislation and the capacity to implement them effectively
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders
• Analytical skills
• Solid organisational capabilities
• Structured and detail orientated

What we offer

• Fair salary and generous pension
• Bupa Health scheme and Dental
• Health Surveillance and other health benefits
• Enhanced maternity & paternity
• Subsidized canteen and free onsite parking
• Discounted gym membership and Cycle to work scheme
• Training & personal development opportunities. There are great professional and personal development opportunities in the role

Additional information

Location: GB, Isle of Wight. The right to work in the UK is essential for this role. Occasional travel to other Vestas sites may be required. For additional information, please contact Justin Morgan, HSE Manager at [phone]

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before October 22nd, 2025.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessar contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.