At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading electronics manufacturing services provider in Andover.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finish Fridays, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with autonomy to shape safety practices and drive continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety and culture while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree level education and NEBOSH certification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 47500 - 47500 £ per year.
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 imbed 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 preferred (Minimum Level 4 Higher National 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.
If you are a proactive health and safety professional ready to drive operational excellence in an innovative engineering environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today or contact Syntech Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
