Health & safety Officer - Heybridge Associates : Job Details

Are you ready to lead the way in workplace safety and environmental excellence? Our client, DENSO Marston Ltd, a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules, is looking for a talented Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer to join their HR team. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on safety culture and compliance within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.Based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, this role offers the chance to work alongside a passionate team, fostering safety-first thinking across the organisation, whilst ensuring HSE policies align with both legal requirements and global company standards.   Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
• Friday: 08:30 – 13:30
• Flexible and hybrid working options available

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + 9 statutory bank holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Private Health Insurance
• Free Onsite Parking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Discounted gym membership

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead in promoting and implementing DENSO’s HSE policies and standards across site
• Work with HR and management teams to embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Identify potential HSE risks and support mitigation planning
• Develop and maintain systems aligned with ISO 14001 / 45001 standards
• Drive internal compliance through risk assessments, inspections, and audits
• Train, coach, and mentor managers and associates to take ownership of HSE practices
• Chair monthly HSE performance reviews and report KPIs to the Senior Team
• Communicate with UK authorities and the wider DENSO Group on all HSE incidents and activities
• Lead the approval and oversight of contractors and ensure statutory inspections are completed
• Maintain HSE documentation, including COSHH assessments and civil claims administration
• Support site and group-wide HSE initiatives, occasionally requiring travel to other locations

Candidate Requirements

• NEBOSH Certificate and membership of IOSH (essential).
• Strong working knowledge of HSE legislation and ISO 14001 / 45001.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Sound understanding of machinery safety, LEV testing, atmospheric and noise monitoring, and hazardous waste classification.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and external regulatory systems.
• Organised, pragmatic and collaborative approach to problem-solving.

If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact in a manufacturing setting and thrive on responsibility, ownership, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.