Assistant HSE Manager

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. This position reports to the HSE Manager.

As Assistant HSE Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping and strengthening ABB's health, safety, and environmental culture across the Stonehouse site. Working closely with the HSE Manager, you'll support the delivery of the site HSE strategy, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide expert guidance to leaders and employees across the business. This role has been identified as part of our succession planning strategy, offering a unique opportunity to work alongside the current HSE Manager ahead of their planned retirement in approximately two years' time. With mentoring, support, and exposure to all aspects of site HSE leadership, this position is ideally suited to an experienced HSE professional looking to take the next step in their career and prepare for future leadership responsibilities.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

We want you to bring your full self to work: your ideas, your energy, and your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your career path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the HSE Manager in delivering the site HSE strategy in line with the ABB Way.
• Assist line managers and supervisors in understanding their HSE responsibilities, legal obligations, and requirements for effective role fulfilment in accordance with local legislation and ABB standards.
• Ensure HSE capabilities are maintained and aligned with company standards, processes, guidelines, and best practices.
• Support the provision and effective use of HSE-related equipment, tools, and resources across the site.
• Oversee HSE risk assessments conducted by line management and ensure appropriate preventive and corrective measures are implemented.
• Ensure HSE incidents, near misses, and observations are reported to management and relevant stakeholders, with appropriate actions followed through to completion.
• Drive positive behavioural change through the implementation of ABB group-wide and business-specific HSE improvement programmes and initiatives.
• Promote and embed a strong health, safety, and environmental culture throughout the organisation.
• Lead and support HSE-related learning, awareness, and development activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen HSE performance and share best practice.

Work model: onsite from our Stonehouse location.

Qualifications for the Role:

• NEBOSH qualification is essential.
• Proven experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation, compliance requirements, and risk management principles.
• Experience managing, conducting, and controlling HSE audits is essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build commitment at all levels.
• Experience coaching, supporting, and advising leaders and line managers on HSE matters.
• Proven ability to guide, motivate, and develop stakeholders, including direct and indirect reports, to support the successful implementation of HSE policies, standards, and programmes.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for driving continuous improvement and a positive safety culture.
• Ambition to develop professionally and progress into broader HSE leadership responsibilities over time.

Benefits:

• ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more).
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous employee referral scheme.

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.