Title: HSE Specialist
Salary: Dependent on experience
Working hours: Day Shift, Monday - Friday (37.5 hours)
Location: Shepshed, Leicestershire
VH Talent is delighted to be working in partnership with our client, a leading engineering organisation to appoint a HSE Specialist. This role is a standalone appointment, working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership team.
The experienced HSE professional will develop, implement and manage effective HSE programs/systems onsite, whilst driving all HSE activities forward. Ensuring compliance with government guidelines and safety standards.
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The HSE Specialist Role:
* Support and provide leadership to the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) function, ensuring full compliance with environmental, industrial, health, and safety regulations across the facility.
* Take a proactive leadership role in planning, conducting, and leading audits.
* Ensure timely and appropriate corrective actions are implemented at the appropriate organisational level to address identified HSE hazards.
* Conduct audits and safety inspections of work environments, processes, and operations to ensure compliance with government regulations and industry standards.
* Ensure all required registrations, permits, and licenses are obtained, maintained, and current; oversee the compliant and timely disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations, company policies and procedures.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with business units to implement and sustain HSE programs, policies, and services.
* Lead safety committees, assess hazardous conditions, and identify effective risk mitigation strategies, empowering team members to achieve departmental safety goals and objectives.
* Develop, implement, and oversee compliance and HSE training programs for team members.
* Lead and direct day-to-day activities in alignment with business needs and priorities.
* Where applicable, support staff selection and drive performance management, development, and training initiatives to build team capability, flexibility, and alignment with business goals through clearly defined objectives.
* Exercise sound independent judgment and discretion on matters of significance.
* Achieve department goals along with supporting wider business goals
You’ll Need:
* Previous experience of operating within a HSE appointment within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
* Understand relevant legislation, regulations and standards within HSE
* Able to collate data and deliver reports to Senior Stakeholders
* Present to the Senior Leadership Teams outlining areas for Continuous Improvement within a HSE capacity
* Highly organised, has attention to detail and the ability to identify ‘problem areas’ and provide solutions
* Able to work independently, adopt a proactive approach and achieve departmental deadlines
* Good communications skills with the ability to provide insights, advice and roll out new processes to small and large teams
* Proficient in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
What’s in it for you:
* Early finish Fridays
* 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holiday with option to buy and sell holidays
* Income Protection
* Pension Scheme offers up to 10% company contribution
* Employee discounts on various services and goods
* Being part of an organisation that rewards success and advocates employee appreciation
* Training and development opportunities
* Volunteering Day
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