HSE Officer

isepglobal; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK seeks an HSE Officer to enhance health, safety, and environmental practices. The role involves promoting communication and compliance within various business areas and investigating workplace incidents. Candidates should have a NEBOSH qualification and proficiency in HSE regulations. This position is full-time, based in Newport, and offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Opportunities for career advancement

Involvement in corporate social responsibility activities

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is essential.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations is critical.
• Computer literacy with MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote HSE communication and awareness campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with legal and Group standards.
• Investigate and report workplace incidents.

Skills

Knowledge of HSE regulations and legislation

Ability to communicate at all levels

Computer literate with MS Office Software

Self-motivated

Mental Health First Aid

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Fire Marshal

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

Position description

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Health safety and environment - HSE preventionist

Job title

HSE Officer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The purpose of this role is to promote health, safety and environment communication and awareness campaigns.

• Provide HSE advice and support to the business areas.
• Ensure compliance to all legal and Group standards, reviewing and reporting performance.
• Investigate, monitor and report accidents, incidents and near misses within the workplace, ensuring safety measures and corrective actions are implemented.
• Inspect areas to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures, policies and legislation.
• Assist in developing HSE policies and procedures.
• Monitor HSE budget and raise purchase requests.
• Liaise with external HSE authorities to help ensure compliance and adherence.
• Ensure internal and external audit actions are tracked and implemented by the action owner, and assist in corrective measures.
• Liaise with HSE training providers to ensure HSE training is available and provided.
• Travel to UK Safran Sites as required.
• Facilitate the weekly HSE meeting with business units and provide advice and support on their Objective Improvement Plans (OIPs).
• Coordinate HSE training through internal and external training providers.
• Provide periodic updates to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on HSE progress and actions.
• Represent SSGB at Safran Group and UK HSE forums and promote best practice sharing and incident report corrective actions.
• Support Risk and COSHH assessments and ensure compliance.
• Monitor and order Personal Protective Equipment.
• Be the focal point for HSE communications, liaising with internal and external communications to promote safe working practices and workplace.
• Report SSGB incident, accident/near miss and environmental data utilising Safran IT tools.
• Monitor Total Injury Frequency Rate (TIFR).
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist HR in periodic health surveillance programmes.
• Undertake other duties and tasks as reasonably requested by the manager.
• Support the Head of HSE SSGB in their role and responsibilities.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
• Private medical cover (including Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.
• 4 x Life Assurance.
• Interactive benefits platform including a wide range of discretionary benefits such as technology, retail benefits, income protection.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme.
• Annual share savings schemes.
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth, supported through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools.
• Involvement in corporate social responsibility activities: sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges.

Candidate skills & requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management.
• Mental Health First Aid.
• First Aid at Work (FAW).
• Fire Marshal.
• Knowledge and proficiency in HSE regulations and legislation.
• Ensure that reference systems and methods are correctly applied – essential.
• Computer literate with MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) – essential.
• Ability to work unsupervised / self‑motivated.
• Management system knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 – desirable.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

This role is subject to pre‑employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity and inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (‑ies)

Imperial Park, Newport, NP10 8BE