Health & Safety Engineer 6 month Contract

Fantastic opportunity in Gloucestershire! Our client is at the forefront of engineering development, they require a HSE Professional to join their highly skilled team

HSE Engineer 6 Month Fixed term contract

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum

Duration: 6-month fixed term contract  

Key Responsibilities – HSE Engineer

To ensure integrity of all HSE aspects of the Company’s Integrated Management System (IMS) in accordance with relevant International Standards, Legal and Other Requirements.
To implement and drive HSE continuous improvement programs throughout business units.
To promote a positive HSE Culture throughout business units.
To provide support on all HSE matters throughout business units.
To provide support with HSE accreditations utilizing internal and external audits to measure sustainment and improvements within the business units.
To provide support on HSE strategy to ensure the businesses HSE objectives are met.
To produce accurate and timely HSE information and reports.
To ensure all employees comply with HSE policy & procedure.

Responsible for developing and implementing safety programs.
Enforce HSE policy and procedures.
Provide status updates, trends if / when required efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.
Conduct internal audits / workplace inspections to identify conformity and non-conformance.
Raise Non-Conforming records (NCR) where necessary.
Drive close out of Non-conformances in a timely manner.
Assist with Accident / Investigations, reporting inc. root cause analysis and make recommendations to peers / line manager.
Investigate Near Miss, Unsafe Act, etc identify trends, recommend & implement improvements.
Conduct Risk Assessments with interested parties.
Conduct Risk Assessments reviews / updates with interested parties on a periodic basis.
Communicate Risk Assessments to interested parties.
Provide toolbox talks / training sessions where required.
Use relevant HSE tools inc. Plan Do Check Act, 6S, Root Cause Analysis etc to drive improvements
Champion and guide on our safety management program.
Define HSE arrangements / procedures in conjunction with operating staff / line managers where necessary.
Ensure that workplace tools and equipment meet industry standard and installed correctly

Qualifications & Requirements – HSE Engineer

Higher National Certificates/Diplomas or equivalent from college; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ONC / HNC / HND in Manufacturing disciplines.
NEBOSH National General Certification in Occupational Health & Safety. – (desirable but not essential)
In depth knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management systems.
In depth knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Understanding / Experience of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation.
Internal Auditor qualification.
Proficient / trained in Accident / Incident Investigation.
Proficient / trained in root cause analysis.
6S qualified (not essential)
What we can offer – HSE Engineer

Competitive salary
Welcoming and supportive environment
Challenging and interesting work
25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) – Pro-Rata
For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to

Candidates who are currently a HSE Engineer, Continuous Improvement engineer or QHSE Professional may be suitable for this position

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