Health, Safety And Environment Officer

Company: Irwin & Colton
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Leicester – £40,000 – £42,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you looking to develop your career in Health, Safety and Environment within a fast-paced recycling and waste management business?

We are looking for a proactive HSE Officer to support the day-to-day delivery of health, safety and environmental activities across the business. Working closely with operational teams, you’ll assist with audits and inspections, support compliance with legislation, investigate incidents and help promote best practice across multiple sites.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play an important part in building a positive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with colleagues at all levels while contributing to the company’s reputation for safe, responsible and sustainable recycling solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the delivery of the Health, Safety and Environmental function across the business, helping to maintain compliance with relevant legislation, standards and company procedures.
  • Acting as a key point of contact for day‑to‑day HSE matters, working with operational teams and supporting communication with external stakeholders where required.
  • Assisting with investigations into incidents, near‑misses and safety observations, ensuring findings are recorded and appropriate actions are implemented.
  • Supporting internal audits, inspections and site reviews, maintaining accurate documentation and helping to identify areas for improvement.
  • Coordinating HSE training activities, supporting safety meetings and helping to promote a positive safety culture across the business.

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive safe behaviours.
  • Proven experience in a health and safety position within relevant industries.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a world leading brand within their field in a professional working environment.

If you are interested, please contact Scott Whyte.

Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Please let us know if we can make the process more accessible to you.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026