HSE Officer

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Sheffield to recruit an experienced HSE Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. The business operates within a specialist manufacturing environment and is looking for a proactive HSE professional to take ownership of health, safety and environmental activities across the site.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with managers and employees to continuously improve HSE performance, deliver training and drive best practice across the site.

• Maintain and develop Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Carry out and review risk assessments including COSHH, PUWER, LOLER and Fire Risk Assessments.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions and reporting monthly HSE KPIs.
• Organise and chair monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Complete routine workplace inspections, audits and housekeeping assessments.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling activities, ensuring accurate environmental records are maintained.
• Coordinate statutory inspections including lifting equipment, pressure systems, electrical testing, asbestos, noise monitoring, Legionella and racking inspections.
• Deliver HSE training including inductions, manual handling, COSHH, DSE, fire safety, first aid and toolbox talks.
• Maintain training records and coordinate external training and occupational health screening.
• Support contractors and external auditors during site visits.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the site's safety culture.

We're looking for an organised, self-motivated individual who enjoys building relationships and influencing positive change within a manufacturing environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous Health, Safety & Environmental experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• A NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong IT skills with experience using HSE systems; experience of digitising or automating HSE documentation would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.