We are seeking a proactive and influential HSE advisor to support and enhance our safety culture within a technically advanced carbon fibre manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on, site-based role where you will work closely with operational teams, providing expert guidance while actively driving engagement, behavioural change and continuous improvements across all areas of the business. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting management systems, and helping shape a positive, high performing HSE culture.
Key Responsibilities
HSE systems & Compliance
1. Support the development, implementation and continual improvement of management systems aligned to ISO, ISO and SO .
2. Provide practical guidance to operational managers to ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and internal standards
Engagement & Culture
3. Actively engage with employees at all levels to promote a positive safety culture
4. Encourage reporting of incidents, near misses and hazards, supporting a fair and just culture approach
Risk Management
5. Lead and support the development of risk assessments and COSHH assessments
6. Ensure robust control measures are in place and effectively communicated
7. Support the creation and improvement of safe operating procedures
Auditing & Assurance
8. Conduct internal HSE audits in line with the audit programme
9. Track and verify completion of corrective actions
10. Support and facilitate external audits
Incident Investigation
11. Support and guide incident investigations using structured root cause analysis techniques
12. Ensure timely reporting of corrective actions and lessons learned are embedded
Training & Development
13. Deliver in-house HSE training and support the identification of external training requirements
14. Coach managers and supervisors in HSE responsibilities and best practice
Monitoring & Reporting
15. Support the completion of HSE performance data and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
About You
Essential
16. NEBOSH general certificate in occupational health and safety
17. Experience in a HSE role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
18. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
19. Practical experience of risk and COSHH assessments
20. Ability to work independently and take a proactive, solutions focused approach
21. Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Desirable
22. Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis tools
23. Technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
We also offer some additional company benefits:
24. Annual Company Bonus
25. Attendance Bonus
26. Death in Service Scheme
27. Company Pension
28. Occupational Health
29. Eye Care - contribution towards glasses
30. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
31. Company Sick Scheme
Please note: This role is offered on a Permanent and Full Time Basis, hrs per week (Monday-Friday)