HSE Specialist

A proactive HS&E Specialist to support and advance our commitment to a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. The role will drive compliance with regulatory requirements, implement HS&E programs, and foster a strong safety culture across all levels of the organization. Partnering with leadership and frontline teams to identify risks, develop and deliver training, monitor performance, and champion continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental practices. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable in HS&E regulations and standards, and passionate about ensuring the well-being of people and the planet

Objectives, Roles and Responsibilities

General

Work flexibly and collaboratively with the Management Team and Staff to be a role model for demonstrating Company Values and standards of behaviour and professionalism.

Drive cultural change in the organisation by proactively improving the HSE regime through people.

Part of the Global Carbery HSE community and implement agreed global programs.

Lead the delivery of the site HSE plan.

Organise, chair, minute the Quarterly HSE steering meeting and monthly safety committee

Generate HSE KPl's and report on the performance of the business and departments within the business.

Working with internal and external stakeholders as the need arises.

Health & Safety

Establish and maintain robust (HSE) related processes for the business.

Maintain up to date and relevant HSE knowledge.

Lead and support the creation and development of HSE process documentation

Lead, organise and manage the internal HSE audit and development of internal risk assessment regime

Develop and maintain strong SOP management to ensure safety compliance

Maintain training compliance for synergy staff, liaising with department heads

Identify, lead and manage H&S improvement actions from risk assessments, good catch’s, new processes

Manage and maintain an effective COSSH system.

Manage the provision of first aid skills, occupational health screening, risk assessments and control of PPE.

Identify, implement, and provide all HSE related training requirements for all staff.

Manage the 'Accident and near-miss reporting process: RIDDOR reporting; accident investigations and corrective actions.

Lead & Control Emergency Response Planning.

Personal injury and civil claims management.

To train and present safety needs across all levels of the site

Contractor Management

Pest Control Services.

Fire Safety Contract and PPMs.

Asbestos Surveys and Water Risk Assessments.

HAZOP Risk Assessments.

Environmental Management

Lead on Energy and Environmental programmes and awareness programmes on site.

Manage and control the site legislative requirements for any emissions, effluent etc.

ESOS - submission of data to the Environment Agency

Packaging Compliance - annual submission of packaging data to waste management company

Work to achieve year on year cost reductions and/ or value additions in environmental disposal, utility costs and consumption of utilities.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Experience (Required to perform the job)

Essential

Demonstrable working experience in implementation of Safety, Health and Environment

Degree in Food Science, Engineering, or related subject

Track record of achieving results

Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Effective communicator with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Ability to deal with complexity and change, prioritise effectively, and deliver within short timescales

Desirable

Experience with Hearts & Minds programs

Experience with implementation of Continuous Improvement programs

Capability to take a broader responsibility in the future

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