At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives and ensure environmental compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing business committed to safety and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent role, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with genuine ownership of HSE programmes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture and drive positive change.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate preferred; strong knowledge of HSE legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 49500 £ per year.
If you're an experienced HSE professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact on safety culture and environmental compliance, this is a strong opportunity to join an established site team. We are supporting a well-regarded manufacturing business with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, offering genuine ownership of HSE programmes in a dynamic industrial environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Permanent role with real HSE ownership
- Broad scope across safety, health, and environmental functions
- Strong focus on behavioural safety and culture change
- Involvement in Process Safety Management and ISO systems
- Supportive team environment with development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the delivery of site Safety, Health and Environmental systems and programmes
- Conducting site audits, inspections, safety tours and behavioural safety conversations
- Managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 system requirements including audits and documentation
- Supporting Process Safety Management activities including risk assessments, MOC and PHA tasks
- Leading and supporting contractor management, inductions and competency checks
- Delivering HSE inductions, toolbox talks and awareness training
- Participating in incident investigations, root cause analysis and tracking corrective actions
- Managing environmental compliance including permit requirements, waste legislation and reporting
- Maintaining HSE systems and records including audit reports and corrective actions
- Collecting and analysing HSE metrics and reporting trends to drive improvement
- Supporting emergency response arrangements, drills and preparedness activities
- Deputising for the SHE Manager when required
Requirements
- NEBOSH General Certificate preferred; IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum with willingness to progress
- Solid knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and best practice
- Practical understanding of risk assessment, COSHH, permit-to-work, LOTO, confined spaces and working at height
- Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
- Experience within a manufacturing, chemical or industrial environment desirable
- Experience conducting audits, inspections and behavioural safety interactions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable navigating digital HSE platforms
- Proactive, solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
HSE Officer in Cardiff employer: Kintec Global Recruitment
Join a well-regarded manufacturing business in Cardiff that prioritises safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. As an HSE Officer, you will enjoy a supportive team environment with genuine ownership of HSE programmes, ample opportunities for professional development, and a strong focus on behavioural safety and culture change. This permanent role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic industrial setting, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture.
