HSE Officer

ao.com; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Telford is seeking a SHEQ Officer to support safety, health, environmental, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a SHEQ role, preferably within recycling or logistics, and relevant qualifications. This hands-on role involves teamwork and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits include 25 holidays plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

5% pension contribution

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced family leave

Free Food Thursday

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a SHEQ role, ideally within recycling, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Strong understanding of UK SHE legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
• Work closely with different teams to improve and maintain standards.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety

Environmental Management qualification (e.g. IEMA, NEBOSH)

Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Tools

SHEQ management systems

Job description

Overview

At AO Recycling, we’re a friendly bunch on a mission to do good for the planet—and we’re proud to be part of AO World’s bigger sustainability journey. We run one of the UK’s most advanced recycling sites for old electricals (WEEE) and we’re all about giving useful materials a second life. It’s not just about ticking boxes—we genuinely care about doing things safely, responsibly, and to a really high standard. If you like the idea of making a difference while working with down-to-earth people who have each other’s backs, you’ll feel right at home here.

As a SHEQ Officer at AO Recycling, you’ll be a valued part of the team, helping us stay on top of safety, health, environmental, and quality standards. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with different teams, encouraging a culture that’s always looking to improve, stay safe, and do the right thing. Your support will help make sure we keep our people, our planet, and our processes running at their best.

Responsibilities

• Hold or are working towards NEBOSH Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (essential).
• Professional qualification in Environmental Management (e.g. IEMA, NEBOSH Environmental, or equivalent) (desirable).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (IOSH, IEMA, CIWM).
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a SHEQ role, ideally within recycling, manufacturing, or logistics.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification (desirable).
• Strong understanding of UK SHE legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SHEQ management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

A Few Things About You

A few things about you

• Strong leadership/engagement experience.
• Likes high contact time with team, and works alongside the team when required (FLT training will be given if required).
• Experience working within a processing, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Ability to think logically and decisively to effectively provide solutions.
• Ability to work on own initiative or part of a team.
• Adheres to the minimum company standard of English language.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back – you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.

• Holidays: 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us).
• Pension: Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we’ll do the same.
• Be a VIP at the AO Arena: opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access.
• Health & wellbeing: discounted gym membership, Help @ Hand with virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and more.
• Discounts across our product range.
• Family leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Two fully paid days a year to donate your time to charity of your choice.
• Free Food Thursday: last Thursday of every month, lunch provided.

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.

Application and Equity

Please fill out the form below to submit your application. If this role was recommended to you by someone already working at AO, please share their name so we can acknowledge referrals.

Raises and processing: Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team. If you experience any issues during your application, please email [e-mail].

Job Title: HSE Officer — Location: Telford - Halesfield

Apply by uploading your CV. We appreciate your interest in AO and your commitment to safety, health, environment and quality across our operations.

We should all feel that we belong. AO is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive place to work and to reflecting the diversity of our customer base. We collect diversity data for monitoring purposes; data is not shared with hiring managers and does not affect your application.