HSE Specialist

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety consultancy in Woking is seeking a proactive HSE Specialist. This key operational role focuses on enhancing health, safety, and environmental culture across the business. The ideal candidate will possess proven HS&E experience, have a NEBOSH National Diploma, and be well-versed in UK legislation. Responsibilities include implementing Safe Systems of Work, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a positive safety culture. This role offers a chance to work autonomously while collaborating with multiple teams, ensuring the highest standards of HS&E are upheld.

Qualifications

• Experience within an industrial or process-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001.
• Solid understanding of UK HS&E legislation.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and maintain Safe Systems of Work.
• Lead and support creation of HS&E risk assessments.
• Consult, coach, and advise on operational HS&E issues.

Skills

Proven HS&E experience

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

Degree

Tools

Digital HSE platforms

SAP

Power BI

Job description

HSE Specialist

What to Expect

We are seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist to join the fantastic team in Woking. Reporting to the Head of HS&E, this is a key operational role focused on embedding a positive, forward-looking health, safety, and environmental culture across all areas of the business.

You will work autonomously while partnering closely with teams across multiple sites to drive HS&E excellence. You will support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Safe Systems of Work, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best-practice HS&E standards.

What You’ll Do

• Define, develop, and maintain Safe Systems of Work
• Lead and support the creation of HS&E risk assessments across all sites
• Consult, coach, and advise on operational HS&E issues to reduce and mitigate risks
• Maintain regulatory permits and coordinate Statutory Inspections
• Ensure the generation and maintenance of accurate HS&E records
• Support the preparation and management of site emergency plans
• Review, update, and improve company HS&E policies and procedures
• Produce clear and transparent HS&E performance reports
• Support and lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near-misses
• Conduct workplace inspections to ensure compliance with HS&E policies and Safe Operating Techniques (SOTs)
• Facilitate HS&E training, inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher sessions
• Promote and maintain a positive health, safety, and environmental culture
• Support wellbeing initiatives and help foster a psychologically safe workplace

What You’ll Bring

• Proven HS&E experience within an industrial or process-driven environment
• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, and Environmental Permitting
• Solid understanding of UK HS&E legislation
• Experience conducting HS&E assessments, audits, or inspections
• Experience using digital HSE platforms or systems
• Exposure to ESG or sustainability initiatives
• Experience with Integrated Management Systems (beneficial)
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills (beneficial)
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• SAP experience (advantageous)
• Power BI proficiency (advantageous)
• Degree preferred but not essential