Cabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The HSE Officer works with the SH&E Manager to drive a proactive safety culture and support the effective delivery of safety, health and environmental systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply Cabot SH&E policies and procedures consistently and support the SH&E Manager with maintaining and updating plant standards, procedures and risk assessments.
* Manage and maintain SH&E systems including Intelex, contractor records, eLearning and induction platforms.
* Manage interactions with Environmental permitting authority ensuring compliance with all operational and reporting requirements are met.
* Ensure the site remains compliant with all current and future regulatory systems and manage reporting requirements (waste packaging regulations, CCA etc.).
* Manage ISO45001 and ISO14001 BMS system requirements including audits, documentation and ongoing accreditation requirements.
* Support Process Safety Management activities, including risk assessments, MOC, PSI reviews, PSSR and PHA‑related tasks.
* Conduct routine site audits, life‑critical audits, safety tours, inspections and behavioural safety conversations (SUSA / MBWA).
* Support the site Environmental systems (spill management, noise monitoring etc.) and produce clear audit reports, assign actions in Intelex and verify effective closure.
* Lead and support behavioural safety initiatives and carry out compliance reviews of work activities, SSOW and permit‑to‑work documentation.
* Update occupational health records on SharePoint with employee results, prepare result notifications and file all industrial hygiene reports and OH surveillance monitoring.
* Ensure site compliance with the waste management plan, including vendor management, KPI monitoring and reporting.
* Coordinate contractor inductions, competency checks, permits and in‑field monitoring support.
* Develop and deliver health, safety and environmental inductions, toolbox talks and awareness training; support mandatory site EHS training scheduling and maintain accurate competence records.
* Support employee participation programmes and life‑critical risk training.
* Support emergency response arrangements and help lead exercises, drills and preparedness training.
* Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and tracking corrective actions.
* Collect, analyse and report key SH&E metrics and monitor trends to drive improvements.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, CI projects and assessment of new equipment, processes or materials.
* Handle daily SH&E queries, support corporate and local SH&E objectives, engage in committees/working groups and deputise for the SH&E Manager when required.
* Act as site representative at environmental groups (Community Advisory Panel, flood protection, joint sites).
* Other duties as appropriate within the scope of the role.
Qualifications & Education
* NEBOSH/ISEP (IEMA) General Certificate (or equivalent) preferred; IOSH Managing Safely minimum, with willingness to progress to NEBOSH.
* Strong foundational knowledge of UK Health, Safety & Environmental legislation, principles and best practice guidance.
* Practical understanding of risk assessment, COSHH, safe systems of work, permit‑to‑work, LOTO, confined space, working at height and other key operational controls.
* Working knowledge of ISO45001 / ISO14001 management systems and audit processes.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office to create EHS dashboards, proformas, presentations etc.
* Ability to navigate digital systems such as SharePoint, eLearning, Intelex.
* Desirable experience within a manufacturing, chemical or industrial environment.
* Experience in an SH&E related role (entry to mid‑level).
* Experience conducting audits, inspections and behavioural safety interactions.
* Experience supporting contractor management and training delivery.
* Ability to analyse data and produce clear, meaningful reports.
* Strong organisational and communication skills, comfortable working across all levels.
Behavioural Competencies
* Strong interpersonal skills – approachable, engaging and confident in coaching others.
* Proactive with a positive, solutions‑focused attitude.
* Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
* Ability to challenge unsafe behaviours constructively.
* Continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to raise standards.
* Ability to influence without authority.
* Demonstrates Cabot values and contributes positively to site culture.
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