Electric jobs in United Kingdom

Location: East Grinstead, RH19 1XZ

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Contract: Full time, FTC - 12 Months

Hours: 07.00am - 15.30pm (Monday - Friday)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including but not limited to automotive, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries. We are now recruiting for an HSE Officer to join our engine manufacturing facility on a 12-month fixed term contract.

You will be working at the very heart of our production area, playing an essential role in promoting safe working practices and embedding a positive safety culture! Bring energy, influence, and hands‑on leadership. Coach and empower people to work safely and brilliantly. Drive clear communication, shared expectations, and continuous improvement across health, safety, and environmental performance.

• Providing daily HSE presence on the production floor, offering hands‑on coaching and support.
• Building strong relationships with employees at all levels, encouraging safe practices through trust and influence rather than instruction.
• Guiding teams in recognising hazards, improving behaviours and understanding the why behind safe working methods.
• Acting as a bridge between shop‑floor staff and management, ensuring open communication and shared ownership of safety.
• Supporting incident reporting, near‑miss reviews and root‑cause analysis as required.
• Assisting with HSE audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promoting best practice and ensuring compliance with internal standards and relevant legislative requirements.

• Strong background in Health, Safety & Environment within a manufacturing or production setting (engine or automotive experience desirable but not essential).
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage people constructively at all levels.
• A collaborative approach with a genuine passion for coaching and helping others succeed.
• Solid understanding of safe working practices, risk reduction principles and practical HSE behaviours.
• Strong understanding of production operations, overhaul processes, and safety management systems.
• Confident, proactive and approachable, with the ability to build credibility quickly.
• Relevant HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent) preferred.

No agencies please. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, click APPLY today!