Make a Real Impact on Safety and Culture
Are you passionate about health, safety, compliance, and want to work in an engaging workplace?
Do you thrive in a 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 in Leicester. 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 IIRM
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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