HSE Officer

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Sheffield to recruit an experienced HSE Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. The business operates within a specialist manufacturing environment and is looking for a proactive HSE professional to take ownership of health, safety and environmental activities across the site. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with managers and employees to continuously improve HSE performance, deliver training and drive best practice across the site. Key Responsibilities • Maintain and develop Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current legislation. • Carry out and review risk assessments including COSHH, PUWER, LOLER and Fire Risk Assessments. • Conduct accident and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions and reporting monthly HSE KPIs. • Organise and chair monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings. • Complete routine workplace inspections, audits and housekeeping assessments. • Manage waste disposal and recycling activities, ensuring accurate environmental records are maintained. • Coordinate statutory inspections including lifting equipment, pressure systems, electrical testing, asbestos, noise monitoring, Legionella and racking inspections. • Deliver HSE training including inductions, manual handling, COSHH, DSE, fire safety, first aid and toolbox talks. • Maintain training records and coordinate external training and occupational health screening. • Support contractors and external auditors during site visits. • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the site's safety culture. We're looking for an organised, self-motivated individual who enjoys building relationships and influencing positive change within a manufacturing environment. You will ideally have: • Previous Health, Safety & Environmental experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. • A NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH qualification or equivalent. • Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • The ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively. • Strong IT skills with experience using HSE systems; experience of digitising or automating HSE documentation would be advantageous. • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.