Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Health, Safety and Environment Officer – Leicester (Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 + excellent benefits)

Are you looking to develop your career in Health, Safety and Environment within a fast‑paced recycling and waste management business? We are seeking a proactive HSE Officer to support the day‑to‑day delivery of health, safety and environmental activities across the business.

Working closely with operational teams you will assist with audits and inspections, support compliance with legislation, investigate incidents and promote best practice across multiple sites. This hands‑on role plays an important part in building a positive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement. You will engage with colleagues at all levels while contributing to the company’s reputation for safe, responsible and sustainable recycling solutions.

• Support the delivery of the Health, Safety and Environmental function across the business, helping to maintain compliance with relevant legislation, standards and company procedures.
• Act as a key point of contact for day‑to‑day HSE matters, working with operational teams and supporting communication with external stakeholders where required.
• Assist with investigations into incidents, near‑misses and safety observations, ensuring findings are recorded and appropriate actions are implemented.
• Support internal audits, inspections and site reviews, maintaining accurate documentation and helping to identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate HSE training activities, support safety meetings and promote a positive safety culture across the business.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and drive safe behaviours.
• Proven experience in a health and safety position within relevant industries.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a world‑leading brand in the field of sustainable recycling solutions.

Irwin and Colton is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants who can help make the process more accessible.