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HSE Officer

Base Materials Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE8 6NU, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a proactive and organized HSE Officer for their Whetstone site with a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per year.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • The primary responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, and leading safety training initiatives.
  • Essential qualifications include being IOSH or NEBOSH qualified, with strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
  • This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on workplace safety and culture while enjoying a positive work-life balance.

Make a Real Impact on Safety and Culture

Are you passionate about health, safety, and creating a safe, compliant, and engaging workplace? Do you thrive in hands-on environments and want to be part of a forward-thinking manufacturing business?

Were looking for a proactive, organised, and collaborative HSE Officer to join our team at our Whetstone site. This is your chance to lead and shape safety initiatives that directly impact the wellbeing of our people and the efficiency of our operation.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll be the driving force behind our sites health and safety cultureembedding safe systems, supporting compliance, and partnering with teams across the business to make our workplace safer, smarter, and stronger.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing control measures
  • Ensuring compliance with key HSE regulations (H&S at Work Act, COSHH, RIDDOR etc.)
  • Leading safety inductions for new starters and ongoing training for the wider team
  • Organising fire drills, inspections, and emergency procedures
  • Investigating incidents, near misses, and root causes, then driving improvement
  • Supporting safe disposal of hazardous substances and PPE management
  • Reporting weekly KPI updates to the leadership team
  • Delivering H&S toolbox talks and leading awareness sessions across the business
  • Staying ahead of the curve with up-to-date legislation and industry best practices

What Were Looking For

Essential:

  • Previous Manufacturing Plant Experience
  • IOSH or NEBOSH qualified (or working towards)
  • Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Confident user of Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication and people skills

Desirable:

  • 3+ years in a H&S role, ideally in FMCG or chemical manufacturing
  • Exposure to ISO9001 / ISO14001 / ISO45001
  • Membership of IOSH or IIRSM
  • Relevant HND qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.

Why Join Us?

  • Be the go-to expert in HSE and lead real change
  • Join a passionate, close-knit team in a modern manufacturing setting
  • Work in a role where your voice is heard and your ideas matter
  • Enjoy an early Friday finish and great work-life balance


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