Senior Health, Safety, Fire and Environmental Officer

Health, Safety, Fire & Environmental Officer

Location:

Mildenhall, Suffolk
Salary:
Up to £55,000 DOE

Hours:

Mon–Fri, full-time

Overview
An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Fire & Environmental Officer to oversee HSE compliance across a high-risk production environment. This role will lead audits, risk assessments, investigations, and contractor management while supporting continuous improvement and a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSE advice to managers, employees, and contractors

• Conduct audits, inspections, and maintain compliance records

• Produce reports, action plans, and follow up on corrective measures

• Review contractor RAMS and ensure safe working practices

• Lead risk assessments (Health, Safety & Fire) across site operations

• Investigate incidents/near misses and recommend improvements

• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and training programmes

• Support regulatory audits and liaise with external bodies

• Ensure safe storage/transport of materials and products

• Drive ongoing improvements to HSE processes and systems

Requirements

• 3–5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or high-risk environment

• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation

• NEBOSH Diploma (preferred) or equivalent qualification

• Experience with internal audits, risk assessments, and incident investigation

• Excellent communication, analytical, and reporting skills

• Confident working independently and collaboratively

• Full driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• Experience with explosive regulations or high-hazard industries

• Environmental qualification

• Background in complex technical or regulated manufacturing