HSE Officer

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a leading UK manufacturing business in the search for an experienced HSE Officer to join their team based in Wakefield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental professional who enjoys being visible on the shop floor and driving a positive safety culture. Reporting to the Group HSE Director, you'll play a key role in supporting multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, maintaining accredited management systems and delivering continuous improvement across health, safety and environmental performance.

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• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's Health, Safety & Environmental management systems
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• Promote a positive health and safety culture through regular shop-floor engagement and coaching
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• Conduct accident, incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
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• Carry out risk assessments, COSHH assessments and assist with the development of Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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• Maintain compliance with HSE legislation, internal policies and company management systems
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• Support the maintenance of ISO 14001 and contribute to ongoing environmental initiatives
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• Conduct internal HSE audits and support external audits, ensuring departments remain audit-ready
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• Manage contractor control processes and ensure safe systems of work are followed
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• Deliver new starter inductions and support the development and delivery of HSE training programmes
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• Manage the occupational health surveillance programme
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• Monitor HSE KPIs, identify trends and implement improvement initiatives
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• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure corrective actions are completed effectively
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• Chair and attend HSE meetings where required
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• Deputise for the Group HSE Director during periods of absence
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We're looking for an enthusiastic HSE professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and has a passion for driving continuous improvement.

Ideal candidate:

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• Be working towards NEBOSH Diploma/Level 6
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• Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental role within a manufacturing environment
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• Experience maintaining ISO management systems, particularly ISO 14001
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• Knowledge of HSE legislation and best practice
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• Experience carrying out risk assessments, COSHH assessments and incident investigations
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
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