Responsibilities / Tasks
Reporting to the GEA UK QHSE Senior Director, with matrix reporting to the Site Management, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and continual improvement of established GEA UK HSE management systems. The role is based at our Eastleigh facility and includes occasional travel within the UK as required, though this is not a frequent part of the role. In addition, you will oversee the management of the Eastleigh facility, with a special focus on HSE aspects, governance, and adherence to GEA's HSE management change control procedures.
HSE Procedures & Communication
1. Effectively communicate and implement established HSE procedures within defined business areas.
2. Ensure effective communication and consultation with all employees on HSE matters.
HSE System Oversight & Continuous Improvement
3. Provide high-level support for the HSE management systems.
4. Monitor effectiveness through internal audits and inspections.
5. Maintain defined and agreed internal audit schedules and provide reports.
6. Deliver monthly reports and continual improvement plans to the Divisional Management Team.
7. Support third-party audits relating to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Energy standards.
Training & Culture Development
8. Provide HSE training and support across all levels of the organisation.
9. Support the continuous development of a proactive safety culture at all levels.
Incident Management
10. Conduct incident and near-miss investigations to identify root causes and implement preventative controls.
11. Develop and improve standard incident reduction programs.
Site Management – Eastleigh
12. Take primary responsibility for HSE management at the Eastleigh facility, including associated Project and Service activities.
13. Conduct facility risk assessments and deliver new starter inductions.
Collaboration & Reporting
14. Participate in country-level HSE meetings.
15. Support Global and UK HSE sustainability reporting and initiatives.
Facilities & Compliance
16. Maintain the facilities maintenance register.
17. Support the UK and Global waste registers in compliance with requirements.
Your Profile / Qualifications
18. NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety (essential)
19. Strong HSE experience (essential)
20. Engineering background preferred, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or facilities environments
21. Sound knowledge of relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation
22. Familiarity with industry best practices, ISO standards, and British Standards—preferably within the Integrated Facilities Management sector
23. Proven ability to practically implement and monitor HSE policies, especially in a manufacturing setting
24. Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively
25. Confident communicator—both written and verbal—with excellent interpersonal skills
26. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
27. Self-motivated and proactive, with a high level of personal accountability
28. Professional, approachable, and assertive in working with stakeholders at all levels
29. Collaborative and capable of working cross-functionally with multiple teams