We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to join Operations team in an established family-owned business in Leeds (LS11). Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology.

The Role:

This is a new role working with our HSE Manager, as HSE Officer you will be based at our sites in Leeds and assist with all aspects of HSE practices and compliance. You will work towards improving health and safety promote a safe working environment and a safety-conscious workforce and ensure safety policies are adopted and adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:

• To help drive a positive culture of Health, Safety and Environment across the site.
• Proactively identify, assess and evaluate current and future regulations and health, safety and environment.
• Working towards daily management and compliance for ISO45001 and ISO14001.
• Facilitate assessments from the certification body, customers, and other interested parties.
• Work towards continued development of the HSE Committee.
• Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of compliance programs and evaluate trends.
• Monitor environmental impact and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards, adhering to ISO14001.
• Produce monthly reports, newsletters and bulletins where required.
• Challenge any unsafe practices and behaviour across all departments.
• Assist in the management of waste and help to reduce disposal where possible.
• Working to evaluate environmental risks that may affect the Company’s operations and assist with the preparation of robust improvement plans to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the business operates in compliance with legislation, specifications, ACOP’s, guidance and standards for Health and Safety, keeping up to date with relevant legislative requirements.
• Assist with the maintenance of its accreditations by ensuring all departments are adhering to and are familiar with relevant policies, procedures and documentation.
• Ensure all HSE Policies and procedures are in place and introduced to new starters
• Promote a culture of safety first on-site; provide guidance; advice and understanding for compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out regular risk assessments; identify workplace hazards; work cross-functionally.
• Plan and ensure audits are carried out following legislation and corporate procedures
• Assist with the investigation and report all accidents, incidents and near misses through the relevant channels and maintain a record of corrective actions
• Carry out induction training for new staff and contractors
• Develop and deliver internal training to employees for toolbox talks and topics such as hazard identification, emergency response, and safe working practices, encouraging employees to take responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.
• Assist with developing and maintaining emergency response plans and evacuation procedures
• Conduct internal safety audits both factory and site
• Assist all departments in identifying risks and conducts risk assessment, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Safety Analysis and Method Statements
• Attend safety meetings both internally and at site where required
• Carry out customer visits/audits
• Conduct first aid inspections
• Arrange employee healthcare tests
• Assist in the completion of customer pre-qualification questionnaires
• Actively contribute to ESG and carbon policies
• Carry out any reasonable ad-hoc duties requested by your direct Line Manager or the Management Team.
• Safeguard all Company assets.
• Treat all other employees and all our customers professionally and with respect.
• Always work in a responsible manner to ensure safe working practices.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Demonstrable work experience at a similar level in HSE is essential
• Experience of working in an engineering/manufacturing environment is essential
• NEBOSH qualification is essential
• Experience of auditing
• Experience of ISO 45001, 14001, would be highly advantageous
• Industry knowledge in the Electrical Power Sector/manufacturing environment is preferable
• Experience in dealing with RAMS is essential
• Experience conducting inspections and audits.
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Proficient in MS Office particularly Excel
• Continuous improvement capabilities
• Good interpersonal skills with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Strong communicator (all levels / internal and external customers/suppliers)
• Attention to detail and due diligence
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced multitasking environment

Salary and benefits:

• Salary negotiable,
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Excellent staff canteen facilities with tea and coffee provided
• Pension
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Death in Service
• Healthcare, wellbeing and EAP scheme
• Parking on site plus EV chargers and EV salary sacrifice scheme

Working hours 37.5 hours per week worked Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:45 pm and Friday 8:15 am to 3:15 pm. Fully office based.