HSE Operation Support in Wrexham

LOCATION: Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd, Wrexham Plant (100% factory based)

REPORTING TO: QHSE Manager

Job Role

To actively support the Plant QHSE Manager in maintaining a safe, compliant, and continuously improving work environment. The HSE Operation Support is a hands‑on, visible presence on the shop floor, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met, supporting compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walk‑throughs and inspections of the manufacturing/workshop areas to identify and address hazards.
• Respond immediately to safety issues, unsafe acts, or near misses, and intervene as needed.
• Coach all employees to correctly use required PPE at all times and to comply with site safety rules.
• Deliver on‑the‑job safety and environmental training, toolbox talks, and briefings to employees and contractors.
• Communicate and reinforce good safety practices and HSE rules; participate in safety and environmental campaigns and promote a culture of shared vigilance.
• Coach supervisors in gaining autonomy managing HSE issues in their teams.
• Act as a member of the immediate response team for safety and environmental incidents; collect facts, conduct initial investigations, and support root cause analysis.
• Support the implementation and follow‑up of corrective actions and action plans.
• Participate in working groups (manufacturing, logistics, maintenance) that carry out and document risk assessments, and follow up on risk reduction implementation.
• Assist with HSE data reporting, maintain dashboards, and update documentation (e.g., COSHH assessments, Safety Work Instructions).
• Support chemical inventory management and participate in maintaining compliance with relevant regulations (UK COSHH, ISO45001, ISO14001, etc.).
• Participate in audits, inspections, and emergency drills.
• Contribute to HSE improvement projects and propose new actions/tools; participate in the development and implementation of innovative HSE practices.

Key Relationships

• Production teams on the shop floor

Technical Skills

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and safety equipment.
• Familiarity with HSE standards (ISO45001, ISO14001), regulatory codes, and risk assessment tools.
• IT proficiency (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams).

Behavioural Skills

• Field‑oriented, team player, sets a positive example.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills.
• Proactive, able to make proposals and drive improvements.
• Physical stamina for active, hands‑on work.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ higher education or equivalent experience in HSE or related field.
• Knowledge of HSE obligations, risks, and tools.

Date of issue: Friday 5th December 2025

Closing date for applications: Friday 16th January 2026

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.

With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritises talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

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