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HSE Officer
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Shift: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 | Friday 08:00 - 15:15
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a hands‑on HSE Officer to join a large, highly automated manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership position within the business, offering the chance to drive health, safety, and environmental excellence across a fast‑paced industrial site. The company has invested heavily into its operations and is seeking an experienced professional who can support both the strategic direction and day‑to‑day compliance of the HSE function.
Sector: Heavy Manufacturing
Key Responsibilities- Partner with site leadership to integrate HSE into operational and strategic decision‑making
- Deliver HSE plans aligned with business objectives and Zero Harm targets
- Promote and maintain a strong, values‑led safety culture across site
- Ensure compliance with all HSE legislation and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 standards
- Lead audits, inspections, and regulatory engagement activities
- Provide practical guidance on legal and compliance requirements
- Lead incident investigations and implement robust corrective actions
- Oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work, contractor management, and permit‑to‑work activities
- Analyse KPIs and HSE data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
- Support workforce engagement through training, coaching, and development initiatives
- Previous HSE Manager or HSE Officer experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of ISO standards and compliance systems
- Hands‑on approach to health, safety, and environmental management
- Experience with in manufacturing, heavy industry, or factory environments
- Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice
- Experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments
- Ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Working for a market‑leading manufacturing business
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional holidays
- Free onsite gym
- Employee rewards platform with discounts across retailers and restaurants
- Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
- Life assurance and optional healthcare benefits
- Subsidised onsite restaurant and electric car charging
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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