HSE Officer

HSE Officer
Location: Andover, Hampshire Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
Hours: Monday – Thursday 08:30am – 5:00pm,
Friday 08:30am – 3:30pm

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a leading high-technology electronics manufacturing services provider in Andover, Hampshire to recruit a dedicated HSE Officer to join their Quality team.

The role offers the opportunity to lead as the HSE Management Representative, managing and developing the company's Business Management System within a modern, mission-critical manufacturing environment. Working closely with the QHSE Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture while driving continuous improvement across the organization.

HSE Officer Responsibilities

• System Management: Develop, maintain, and improve the Business Management System to meet the strict requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.

• Compliance & Auditing: Manage, plan, and conduct internal HSE audits, ensuring all non-conformances are reported, tracked, and closed out effectively.

• Risk Mitigation: Assist management in identifying, containing, and managing business risks, deploying robust preventative actions to eliminate recurring issues.

• Client & Market Support: Act as the point of contact for customer compliance queries, including handling conflict mineral statements and regulatory requests.

• Culture & Training: Actively promote and imbed Behavioral Safety concepts across the workforce; deliver targeted training to support team development in all HSE matters.

• HSE Committee Leadership: Support the development and management of the internal HSE Committee to ensure active organizational engagement.

• KPI & Metrics Reporting: Identify, track, and report key Occupational Health & Safety (OHAS) and Environmental measures, focusing closely on reducing energy and waste costs.

• Standards Communication: Clear communication of compliance requirements across all tiers of management and staff to ensure deep organizational understanding.

HSE Officer Requirements

• Education: Formal qualification to Degree level preferred (Minimum Level 4 Higher National Certificate / HNC).

• Certifications: NEBOSH General Certificate for Health & Safety Management (or equivalent alternative).

• Auditing Credentials: Formal Lead Auditor training in ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 frameworks.

• Industry Experience: Demonstrable track record working within a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Technical Skills: Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools, data handling, data analysis, and running systematic investigations or risk assessments.

• Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, organizational, and negotiation skills with a methodical, high-integrity approach to problem-solving.

• Right to Work: Must possess full current eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Desirable Skills

• Formal auditor training or familiarity with ISO 50001 energy management protocols.

• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate.

• Specific, direct background or technical insight into the electronics engineering sector.

What’s On Offer

• Financial Rewards: A competitive base salary of up to £50,000 per annum, highly dependent on depth of relevant experience.

• Work-Life Balance: Permanent stable contract featuring a desirable early weekend finish every Friday at 3:30pm.

• Strategic Influence: Autonomy to act as the primary HSE Management Representative, shaping behavioral safety cultures directly.

• Professional Development: Direct exposure to advanced multi-site frameworks across high-tech, mission-critical manufacturing operations.

If you are a proactive health and safety professional ready to drive operational excellence in an innovative engineering environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Syntech Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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