Senior Health & Safety Engineer

Schneider Electric; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Parental and care leave

Flexible work options

Confidential counseling

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock/ shares opportunities

Training and development programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Engineer to protect our manufacturing workforce. The role combines technical EH&S expertise with strategic leadership to build a world-class safety program that improves performance across the facility.

The position requires a NEBOSH Diploma with IOSH membership and a minimum of five years in employee health & safety within manufacturing. The UK-based role offers strong career development, exposure to global EHS initiatives, and a

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH member
• Minimum 5 years of employee health & safety experience in manufacturing
• ISO auditor experience is desirable and a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining EH&S metrics and data to support management reviews and continuous improvement.
• Help implement EH&S policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures across locations.
• Develop and conduct EH&S training aligned with regulatory initiatives.
• Supervise incident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct EH&S audits and risk assessments; participate in external audits and loss prevention reviews.
• Coordinate corrective actions with site personnel following audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and act as a technical EH&S resource for the site safety committee.
• Lead site safety committee activities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee ergonomics programs with support from third-party resources.

Skills

5+ years EH&S experience

IOSH member

5+ years HSE experience

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH certification

ISO auditor (desirable)

Job description

Join us as a Senior Health & Safety Engineer (Senior Engineer II, Health & Safety Manufacturing) and play a vital role in protecting our manufacturing workforce. You'll combine technical expertise with strategic leadership to build a world-class safety program that makes a real difference every day.

What will you do?

• Assist in maintain appropriate metrics, evaluate data trending, and provide data input to management reviews, with a view to continuous improvement and enhancement of EHS performance.
• Assist with the implementation of EHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures. Identify location-specific requirements for each area and participate in the development of related programs and policies.
• Assist in developing training programs and conduct training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives.
• Supervise the incident/accident investigation process including root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Conduct environment, health and safety audits and risk assessments. Participate in external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention audits.
• Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions with site personnel resulting from risk assessments, compliance audits or loss prevention audits.
• Guarantee to the plant manager compliance to regulations in the field of Health & safety, Environment
• Function as a technical EHS resource for management and the safety committee. Lead the site safety committee.
• Participate in the site’s Continuous Improvement/Lean/5S activities. Provide recommendations for improving EHS practices within the facility.
• Oversee site ergonomics program with assistance from third party resource.
• Coordinate with regional security manager to ensure appropriate life safety measures are in place.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Qualifications/Experience
• NEBOSH Diploma and a certified member of IOSH
• Proven experience of minimum 5 years- Employee Health & Safety work and activities related to environmental governance in manufacturing industries
• Desirable – Qualified ISO auditor

What's in it for me?

• Meaningful work that directly impacts the health and safety of our team members
• Leadership opportunities on strategic initiatives that shape organizational safety culture
• Supportive team environment that values expertise and encourages professional development
• Access to specialized training and certifications to expand your technical knowledge

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 57,600 - GBP 86,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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