Health & Safety Environment Specialist

HSE Specialist

We are seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist to join a fantastic team in Woking. Reporting to the Head of HS&E, this is a key operational role focused on embedding a positive, forward-looking health, safety, and environmental culture across all areas of the business.

You will work autonomously while partnering closely with teams across multiple sites to drive HS&E excellence. You will support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Safe Systems of Work, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best-practice HS&E standards.

What You’ll Do

* Define, develop, and maintain Safe Systems of Work

* Lead and support the creation of HS&E risk assessments across all sites

* Consult, coach, and advise on operational HS&E issues to reduce and mitigate risks

* Maintain regulatory permits and coordinate Statutory Inspections

* Ensure the generation and maintenance of accurate HS&E records

* Support the preparation and management of site emergency plans

* Review, update, and improve company HS&E policies and procedures

* Produce clear and transparent HS&E performance reports

* Support and lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near-misses

* Conduct workplace inspections to ensure compliance with HS&E policies and Safe Operating Techniques (SOTs)

* Facilitate HS&E training, inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher sessions

* Promote and maintain a positive health, safety, and environmental culture

* Support wellbeing initiatives and help foster a psychologically safe workplace

What You’ll Bring

* Proven HS&E experience within an industrial or process-driven environment

* NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent)

* Working knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, and Environmental Permitting

* Solid understanding of UK HS&E legislation

* Experience conducting HS&E assessments, audits, or inspections

* Experience using digital HSE platforms or systems

* Exposure to ESG or sustainability initiatives

* Experience with Integrated Management Systems (beneficial)

* Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills

* Negotiation and conflict resolution skills (beneficial)

* SAP experience (advantageous)

* Power BI proficiency (advantageous)

* Degree preferred but not essential
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed