Job Title:
HSE Officer
Location:
South Shields
Salary:
£15.38 – £17.95 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
Four-day working week, day shift pattern, strong long-term career development, supportive leadership team, training and progression opportunities, stable full-time position
The Company:
Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. They supply into highly regulated sectors and place safety, compliance, and continuous improvement at the heart of everything they do. This is an excellent opportunity for an HSE Officer to join a forward-thinking environment where health, safety, and environmental standards are genuinely valued.
Working Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Day shift
Four-day working week
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate
Excellent work-life balance
Long-term stability
Collaborative team culture
Ongoing development opportunities
Job Description:
We are recruiting for an experienced HSE Officer to support the delivery of health, safety, and environmental plans aligned to operational objectives.
The HSE Officer will work closely with leadership and management teams to improve safety culture, support compliance, and help drive continuous improvement across the site. Responsibilities include supporting HSE plans, maintaining records and databases, assisting with incident and near-miss investigations, supporting RIDDOR and other reportable events, and ensuring policies and procedures remain legally compliant.
This HSE Officer position will also involve monitoring KPIs, identifying hazards, advising on risk reduction, supporting ISO and legal compliance, and building strong relationships with operational teams to positively influence best practice.
You’ll also support wider HSE projects, employee engagement initiatives, and contribute to a positive and rewarding workplace culture.
Skills & experience:
Previous experience in an HSE environment
Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations
NEBOSH qualification essential
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisation and time management
Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to investigate incidents and identify hazards
Strong relationship-building skills
Positive, proactive, and team-focused approach
Why Should You Apply?
This HSE Officer opportunity offers the chance to join a business where safety has real visibility and backing from leadership. The four-day working week offers excellent work-life balance, while the role itself gives the successful HSE Officer genuine variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact.
If you are an ambitious HSE Officer looking for a stable role with progression potential in a highly respected engineering environment, this HSE Officer vacancy is well worth exploring.
