Health and Safety Engineer – Swegon UK&I
Location: Whitstable, Kent (with occasional periods at Snodland). We are seeking an experienced and qualified Health and Safety Engineer to assist with implementation and management of HSE policies and procedures.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Health and Safety Engineer to help provide the necessary advice to the management team to help maintain adherence to current HSE policies and legislations. This role will also involve managing and maintaining the adherence of the environmental policies and requirements in the factory.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Help maintain a system for health, safety, environmental to meet legislation, accreditation and directive requirements within the Whitstable plant. There may be a requirement to attend our other facility in Snodland (VP) on some days during the year.
* Promote good health, safety and environmental policies and culture throughout the Whitstable plant.
* Assist in the development and implementation of the HSE strategy and plan to support the annual business plan and long‑term strategy.
* Review HSE policies, procedures and guidance in line with best practices and current and future HSE legislative requirements, and make recommendations on their application and implementation.
* Ensure HSE management systems are maintained in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines, policies and procedures.
* Assist with the adherence to the environmental and sustainable practices and improvements in the business.
* Co‑ordinate the HSE Steering Committee, providing statistical summaries to senior management identifying any significant trends and occurrences and ensuring improvement actions are shared throughout the organisation.
* Represent the organisation in its dealings with external bodies.
* Hold or assist with monthly HSE committee meetings and work alongside other HSE engineers within the organisation.
* Help maintain systems for measuring and monitoring HSE performance and assist with certification and accreditations such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
* Work with the quality engineer to follow up NCRs and reduce the number and cost associated with them.
* Assist with industry and insurance audits.
* Ensure all accidents, incidents and near‑misses are reported and investigated in accordance with HSE guidelines and the company's policies and procedures.
Experience (Essential)
* Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing or similar industry.
Qualifications (Essential)
* NEBOSH qualified or equivalent qualification or experience.
We Offer
At Swegon, we are committed to creating the world's best indoor climate. We provide exciting challenges in a global environment, a culture that values customer empathy, trust, and commitment, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for personal development. We also strive for diversity and gender equality.
About Swegon Group
Swegon Group, owned by the Stockholm Stock Exchange‑listed Investment AB Latour, is a market‑leading provider of healthy indoor climate with solutions for ventilation, heating, cooling, and climate optimisation. The company has around 3,000 employees and a turnover of approximately SEK 6 billion in 2022.
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