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Health, Safety and Environment Officer (15-Month FTC Maternity Cover)
Poole | 38,000 to 42,000 (DOE) plus Excellent Benefits
- Are you passionate about driving health, safety, and environmental improvements across a dynamic manufacturing environment?
- Do you want to work for a global manufacturer supporting some of the world's most critical sectors?
- Are you someone who thrives in hands-on roles and enjoys collaborating closely with people on the ground?
If this sounds like you, this HSE Officer role could be exactly what you're looking for. Based on-site in Poole, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to a specialist manufacturer of critical materials and equipment for key industrial sectors. You'll be joining a highly respected team within an organisation known for its engineering excellence, innovation, and long-standing reputation for quality and safety.
What this role offers you:
- The chance to become a trusted advisor and go-to person for day-to-day HSE issues across a busy manufacturing site.
- Hands-on involvement in initiatives that make a real difference to employee safety, environmental performance, and compliance.
- A great platform to broaden your skills in incident investigation, risk assessments, PUWER/COSHH reviews, and HSE communications.
- Work closely with the HSE Manager and wider operational teams, gaining insights from experienced professionals and actively shaping the HSE culture on-site.
Expectations of you:
- Act as a point of contact for operational HSE matters, offering advice and support to employees, supervisors, and managers.
- Support and help deliver site safety initiatives, Toolbox Talks, and ongoing HSE training.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, contributing to root cause analysis and recommending preventative actions.
- Coordinate safety communications, campaigns, and internal HSE updates across the site.
- Assist with Gemba walks, site inspections, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Oversee and participate in the HSE induction process for new starters and contractors.
- Collaborate with external training providers and managers to plan and schedule HSE training.
- Promote a strong, visible HSE presence on the shop floor-offering guidance and championing best practice every day.
What we are looking for:
- NEBOSH National General Certificate and strong working knowledge of HSE legislation.
- Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or similar industrial setting.
- Confidence in applying COSHH, PUWER, and LOLER requirements on-site.
- A practical, proactive mindset with strong communication skills and a calm, approachable presence.
- Ability to carry out risk assessments and evaluate safety processes, promoting continuous improvement.
- Solid IT skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to create clear reports and training material.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Environmental qualification.
- First Aid or Fire Warden certification.
- Previous experience in a regulated or highly engineered environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their HSE career within a forward-thinking organisation that supports safety-critical industries on a global scale.
For more information and to apply, please contact Tom Hewat at or call (phone number removed).
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