HSE Specialist

Title: HSE Specialist Salary: Dependent on experience Working hours: Day Shift, Monday - Friday (37.5 hours) Location: Shepshed, Leicestershire VH Talent is delighted to be working in partnership with our client, a leading engineering organisation to appoint a HSE Specialist. This role is a standalone appointment, working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership team. The experienced HSE professional will develop, implement and manage effective HSE programs/systems onsite, whilst driving all HSE activities forward. Ensuring compliance with government guidelines and safety standards. Seeking a rewarding career? Get in touch! The HSE Specialist Role: * Support and provide leadership to the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) function, ensuring full compliance with environmental, industrial, health, and safety regulations across the facility. * Take a proactive leadership role in planning, conducting, and leading audits. * Ensure timely and appropriate corrective actions are implemented at the appropriate organisational level to address identified HSE hazards. * Conduct audits and safety inspections of work environments, processes, and operations to ensure compliance with government regulations and industry standards. * Ensure all required registrations, permits, and licenses are obtained, maintained, and current; oversee the compliant and timely disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations, company policies and procedures. * Collaborate cross-functionally with business units to implement and sustain HSE programs, policies, and services. * Lead safety committees, assess hazardous conditions, and identify effective risk mitigation strategies, empowering team members to achieve departmental safety goals and objectives. * Develop, implement, and oversee compliance and HSE training programs for team members. * Lead and direct day-to-day activities in alignment with business needs and priorities. * Where applicable, support staff selection and drive performance management, development, and training initiatives to build team capability, flexibility, and alignment with business goals through clearly defined objectives. * Exercise sound independent judgment and discretion on matters of significance. * Achieve department goals along with supporting wider business goals You’ll Need: * Previous experience of operating within a HSE appointment within a manufacturing or engineering environment * NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety * Understand relevant legislation, regulations and standards within HSE * Able to collate data and deliver reports to Senior Stakeholders * Present to the Senior Leadership Teams outlining areas for Continuous Improvement within a HSE capacity * Highly organised, has attention to detail and the ability to identify ‘problem areas’ and provide solutions * Able to work independently, adopt a proactive approach and achieve departmental deadlines * Good communications skills with the ability to provide insights, advice and roll out new processes to small and large teams * Proficient in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook What’s in it for you: * Early finish Fridays * 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holiday with option to buy and sell holidays * Income Protection * Pension Scheme offers up to 10% company contribution * Employee discounts on various services and goods * Being part of an organisation that rewards success and advocates employee appreciation * Training and development opportunities * Volunteering Day VH Talent, your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner