HSE Officer - #2161928

HSE Officer
Manchester
Salary negotiable + performance bonus
Mon – Thu (4 days)

Certain Advantage is partnering with a well-established engineering business to recruit an experienced HSE Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for creating safe working areas and stopping unsafe practices within a metal manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver hands-on HSE training and guidance to managers and staff as needed.
• Prepare, check and update risk assessments, safe work methods and operational controls; drive closure of all associated actions.
• Conduct weekly health and safety audits and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events; determine root causes and implement proportionate corrective and preventive measures.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, including fire safety, spill response, first-aid coordination and evacuation exercises.
• Encourage workforce engagement and proactive reporting through safety meetings and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Keep an up-to-date register of all hazardous substances used or stored on site.

Your Background:

• Experience in ISO 14001 audits (preparation, execution and action tracking); support compliance with environmental permits, waste regulations and internal procedures.
• Experience in supervising waste segregation, storage, transfer and disposal; liaising with licensed contractors and maintaining all statutory records.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar certification.

During the Interview, We May Ask You About:

• Your experience in a metal manufacturing environment.
• ISO 14001 audits.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar.

Please note: You will be required to undergo a UK security clearance.

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