Smiths Group

Smiths Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in the UK is seeking an experienced HSE professional to lead and embed a high-performing HSE culture across UK & Ireland sites. You will drive regulatory compliance, environmental targets, and safety programs aligned with ISO 14001 & 45001 while coordinating with global teams.

Required: 5-8 years HSE experience in operational environments, relevant degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years HSE experience in operational environments.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems. Awareness of ISO 27001 and its application.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical ability.
• Previous experience with security regulations in a highly regulated global matrix organisation advantageous.
• Possession of strong organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability in leading change and improving HSE culture.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing projects/initiatives in a matrix environment.
• Ability to delegate and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organisation with diplomacy.
• Fluent user of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Advise site management on HSE compliance requirements for our manufacturing site and service repair shop. Provide leadership and subject matter expertise that ensures appropriate HSE systems are in place.
• Coach site teams to improve HSE performance and engagement.
• Manage and track site HSE KPIs and drive site continuous improvement toward goals.
• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of HSE performance data and incidents.
• Drive proactive safety culture across the UK.
• Instigate and review vetting submissions and associated documentation and advise on overseas travel requests.
• Chair Key Security meeting on site.
• Ensure that site specific environmental targets are analysed, met and challenged for improvement.
• Support field service-based staff on HSE topics as required.
• Prepare monthly submission for Global Smiths Detection HSE monthly call including best practice.
• Lead external registration and surveillance audits for ISO 14001 & OHSAS 45001 with certifying body.
• Develop and deliver site-focused HSE training and education.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing

Decision making

Communication

Confidentiality

Culture change

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

• Engage appropriate stakeholders and program managers to ensure collaboration in development and full implementation of HSE policies and procedures to ensure regulatory and company-wide policy compliance.
• Lead and embed a high performing HSE culture across our UK and Ireland operations.
• Develop training and audit/inspection tools to support robust site HSE program. Support regional specific HSE processes and procedures in support of company-wide initiatives and direction.
• Develop and implement plans, processes and procedures to ensure conformance with regulatory OSHA, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 45001 certifications and company requirements and initiatives at all UK and Europe sites
• Support the UK HQ with ensuring it meets its EHS legislative requirements.
• Perform the site security controller duties. Must have Security Clearance or the ability to obtain this.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance for the Uk and Ireland operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise site management team on HSE compliance requirements for our manufacturing site and service repair shop. Provide leadership and subject matter expertise that ensures appropriate HSE systems are in place. Coach site teams to improve HSE performance and engagement.
• Manage and track site HSE Key Performance Indicators and drive site continuous improvement toward goals. Support problem resolution and provide leadership and guidance for the Site.
• Ensure the timely & accurate reporting and investigation of HSE performance data and incidents.
• Drive proactive safety culture across the UK.
• Instigate and review vetting submissions and associated documentation and advise on overseas travel requests.
• Chair Key Security meeting on site.
• Ensure that site specific environmental targets are analysed, met and challenged for improvement.
• Support site execution of tactical initiatives in order to eliminate hazards and risks. Drive continuous HSE performance improvement.
• Continuously assess HSE hazards and risks and assist where specific technical expertise is required to meet local regulations or company policies, procedures and programs.
• Plan and direct HSE activities and programs; establish priority for project execution based upon site resources and cost of implementation.
• Actively participate in the investigation of significant HSE incidents and ensure timely and complete implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead external registration and surveillance audit schedules for ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 (45001) with selected certifying body or registrar.
• Develop and deliver specific site focused HSE training and education.
• Develop the managements understanding of HSE issues and their role in mitigation
• Act as a key channel for ensuring timely communication of significant site activities and events.
• Support field service-based staff if required on HSE topics.
• Prepare monthly submission for Global Smiths Detection HSE monthly call including best practice. Analyse trends for improvement.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning
• Operate the safety management system for site and support the site strategy execution.
• Assist the Smiths Detection European sites where specific technical expertise is required to meet local regulations or company policies, procedures and programs.
• Support and participate in Smiths Detection auditing and benchmarking programs.

Competencies and Abilities:

• Results driven
• Strong influencing, leadership and coaching ability
• Effective decision making
• Confidentiality
• Clear communicator at all levels.
• Ability to drive culture change in HSE

Planning and Decision Making:

• Operate at a strategic level with responsibility for global HSE impact and direction
• Make informed, risk-based decisions aligned with business and regulatory requirements
• Prioritize HSE initiatives based on risk, cost, and operational impact.
• Influence senior stakeholders to drive effective and timely decision making
• Travel anticipated at 10%

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years HSE experience in operational environments
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems. Awareness of ISO 27001 and its application.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and analytical ability
• Previous experience with security regulations in a highly regulated global matrix organisation advantageous.
• Possession of strong organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability in leading change and improving HSE culture
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing projects/initiatives in a matrix environment
• Ability to delegate and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organisation with diplomacy
• Fluent user of Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial andlifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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