HSSE Specialist

Osbit Limited; Broomhaugh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented HSSE Specialist to join their team. You will implement and monitor HSSE operations, support projects, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications and 3 years of experience in HSE roles across relevant industries. This position involves regular site work and travel, offering a supportive work environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Lunch and refreshments provided

Company pension scheme

Vitality healthcare scheme

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle rental schemes

Access to a Myers Briggs practitioner

Annual summer party

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience ideally in wind, oil & gas, manufacturing, or construction.
• Proven ability to implement safety programs, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining HSSE Management systems compliant with ISO standards.
• Leading HSSE initiatives and ensuring compliance in operations.
• Conducting site safety inspections and incident investigations.

Skills

NEBOSH/IOSH credentials

Experience in HSE roles

Technical knowledge of HSE legislation

Organisational and project management skills

Effective communication skills

Software literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH certification

Job description

About this role

We are seeking a detail-oriented HSSE Specialist to join our team at Osbit. Under the supervision of the HSSEQ Director, you will be responsible for implementing and monitoring site-specific HSSE operations and tasks. You will be a primary contact for employees concerning safety-related matters and will be responsible for the application of the Osbit HSSE programmes. You will be a key driver in advancing Osbit’s HSSE Programme.

Your experience

• Qualified and certified with NEBOSH/IOSH credentials, preferably to diploma level. Internal auditor certifications (ISO 9001/14001/45001), and relevant safety training.
• Proven experience in HSE roles, with a minimum of 3 years ideally across wind, oil & gas, manufacturing, or construction industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of HSE legislation, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation processes, and management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to structure and implement safety programs, audits, and compliance initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English, with the ability to engage stakeholders, regulators, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Fully software literate, proficient in Microsoft Office and digital systems, ensuring efficient reporting, documentation, and analysis.

Further information

• Successful applicants be based at our Riding Mill headquarters, in North East England, working on site as required, along with regular visits to our Shed at Port of Blyth.
• Working abroad may be required at times to visit customers, suppliers, etc.

What we offer

It's really important to us that Osbit is a fun and supportive place to be. This is why we offer a range of benefits. In the UK, these include:

• Lunch and refreshments provided daily at main sites.
• Company pension scheme.
• Vitality healthcare scheme.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle rental schemes.
• Access to a Myers Briggs practitioner & counsellor, and tailored coaching.
• Annual summer party celebration and Christmas walk, lunch, and festivities.

Your responsibilities

• Maintenance and improvement of the HSSE (Q) Management systems, ensuring it complies with ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 and supporting with ISO 9001:2015.
• Ensuring that company strategies, policies and management system requirements for conventional health & safety are communicated and understood.
• Provide HSSE functional support to the business and projects.
• Maintaining and promoting high standards in Environment, Safety, Health and Security.
• Leading the development and execution of project HSSE deliverables and associated documentation.
• Carry out risk assessments, develop safe systems of work and promote safe practices at site.
• Monitor and assess hazardous work and carry out interventions as required.
• Conduct Site Safety inspections, inspect premises and the work environments to ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work and Osbit HSSE processes.
• Carry out internal and external audits & organise and manage 3rd party audits from certification bodies.
• Carry out investigation of incidents.
• Promoting learning and improvement through operational briefings, toolbox talks and presentations.
• Provide HSSE support to UK & International projects (travel required) internally and customer facing.
• Deliver internal training & inductions.
• Manage HSSE databases and compliance registers and carry out trend analysis.
• Support health and wellbeing surveillance and initiatives.

About you

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate complex HSE risks.
• Flexible and adaptable within dynamic, high-pressure environments across offshore, wind, oil & gas, and construction sectors.
• A solid team player with a holistic view, fostering collaboration between technical, operational, and safety teams.
• Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges, with cross-disciplinary training in safety, quality, and environmental systems.
• Strong ownership mindset, self-driven, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Willingness to travel to offshore sites, manufacturing facilities, and customer locations as required.