FUNCTION
As a HSE Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of personnel while promoting environmental sustainability within our organisation. Working closely with management and delivery teams, you'll advise on statutory health, safety, and environmental (SHE) requirements, encompassing a range of responsibilities to safeguard our workforce and mitigate environmental impact.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the HSE department with the creation, delivery and monitoring of HSE plans which underpin the HSE strategy and supports the achievement of our operational objectives
Participate in the development of the management system and participate in projects to improve the level of its effectiveness
Build and develop effective, collaborative working relationships with the operational leadership and management teams in order to positively influence their HSE capabilities
Work with the operational leadership and management teams to improve our safety culture, and to develop a motivational and rewarding working environment that will facilitate the achievement of business objectives and company values
Ensure the delivery of the company’s HSE KPIs and report monthly on progress. Where areas of non-conformance or areas for improvement are identified ensure that these are raised and escalated as necessary to gain compliance and improvement
Support and encourage positive employee engagement and communication processes at all levels
Support HSE initiatives and projects outside of assigned areas of responsibility as allocated by the QHSE Manager
Support the operational teams in the management of incidents and near misses including incident investigation and the application of HSE guidance in relation to RIDDOR reportable events or other notifiable events with the relevant enforcing authorities
Prepare and maintain records / databases relating to health, safety and environmental matters
Provide support to ensure that policies, procedures and working practices are safe and compliant with legal and ISO certification requirements
Keep up to date and research industry issues, updates, and best practice
Identify hazards within the organisation and how they could be potentially harmful to personnel
Advise on how to deal with hazards in line with workplace and legal requirements
General administration duties
DESIRED SKILLS
Excellent time management
Good verbal and written communication
Strong organisational skills
Proficient in using IT software including Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to establish and develop working relationships
DESIRED QUALITIES
Friendly and approachable manner
Attention to detail
Good work ethic
A team player
Innovative
Ambitious
Determination to succeed
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Experience of working in an HSE environment
Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
NEBOSH Qualification
