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HSE Officer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chester

Expire in: 18 hours

Job Description

HSE Officer

Location: Chester, Cheshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Shift: Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:00 | Friday 08:00 – 15:15

Job Role of the HSE Officer

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.

You will act as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, helping to embed a strong safety culture while ensuring full compliance with legislation and best practice standards.

Sector –  Heavy Manufacturing 

Key Responsibilities of the HSE Officer

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

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the HSE Officer

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

Requirements for the HSE Officer

Experience within 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

The HSE Officer will benefit from:

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

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Consultant Name at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply — please see our website for further details

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