HSE Officer in Andover, Hampshire

HSE Officer Location: Andover, Hampshire Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE Hours: Monday – Thursday 08:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 08:30am – 3:30pm

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a leading high-technology electronics manufacturing services provider in Andover, Hampshire to recruit a dedicated HSE Officer to join their Quality team.

The role offers the opportunity to lead as the HSE Management Representative, managing and developing the company's Business Management System within a modern, mission-critical manufacturing environment.

Working closely with the QHSE Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture while driving continuous improvement across the organization.

• HSE Officer Responsibilities
• System Management: Develop, maintain, and improve the Business Management System to meet the strict requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.
• Compliance & Auditing: Manage, plan, and conduct internal HSE audits, ensuring all non-conformances are reported, tracked, and closed out effectively.
• Risk Mitigation: Assist management in identifying, containing, and managing business risks, deploying robust preventative actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Client & Market Support: Act as the point of contact for customer compliance queries, including handling conflict mineral statements and regulatory requests.
• Culture & Training: Actively promote and embed Behavioral Safety concepts across the workforce; deliver targeted training to support team development in all HSE matters.
• HSE Committee Leadership: Support the development and management of the internal HSE Committee to ensure active organizational engagement.
• KPI & Metrics Reporting: Identify, track, and report key Occupational Health & Safety (OHAS) and Environmental measures, focusing closely on reducing energy and waste costs.
• Standards Communication: Clear communication of compliance requirements across all tiers of management and staff to ensure deep organizational understanding.
• HSE Officer Requirements
• Education: Formal qualification to Degree level (Minimum Level 4 Higher Certificate / HNC).
• Certifications: NEBOSH General Certificate for Health & Safety Management (or equivalent alternative).
• Auditing Credentials: Formal Lead Auditor training in ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 frameworks.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrable track record working within a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Technical Skills: Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools, data handling, data analysis, and running systematic investigations or risk assessments.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, organizational, and negotiation skills with a methodical, high-integrity approach to problem-solving.
• Right to Work: Must possess full current eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Desirable Skills

• Formal auditor training or familiarity with ISO 50001 energy management protocols.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate.
• Specific, direct background or technical insight into the electronics engineering sector.
• What’s On Offer
• Financial Rewards: A competitive base salary of up to £50,000 per annum, highly dependent on depth of relevant experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Permanent stable contract featuring a desirable early weekend finish every Friday at 3:30pm.
• Strategic Influence: Autonomy to act as the primary HSE Management Representative, shaping behavioral safety cultures directly.
• Professional Development: Direct exposure to advanced multi-site frameworks across high-tech, mission-critical manufacturing operations.
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