Your new company
Hays is working with a premium manufacturing and production company based in Sommerset, that specialises in complex, medical, aerospace, defence and industrial applications.

This role encompasses the following responsibilities:
- Promote a safety-first culture through regular communication, awareness campaigns, and safety meetings.
- Identify opportunities to enhance our SHEQ practices and programmes.
- Support the development and roll-out of SHEQ policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with our company values.
- Deliver our training programmes.
- Monitor our SHEQ performance, report on compliance, and identify areas for improvement.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to spot potential hazards and suggest practical solutions.
- Perform routine safety inspections and audits of our facilities, equipment, and work practices.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses to understand their root causes and prepare detailed incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Keep accurate records of all incidents and SHEQ-related documentation.
- Coordinate and participate in emergency drills and exercises to ensure readiness.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement SHEQ initiatives and drive improvements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all SHEQ activities, including training, inspections, audits, and incident reports

What you’ll need to succeed
- IOSH Working safely certificate (or equivalent).
- At least 2 years of experience in a health and safety role or similar position.
- A solid understanding of SHE regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for training and influencing others.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with long service
- Discretionary Bonus once a year
- Salary Sacrifice Pension
- 4 x Salary Death in Service payment
- Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:
Corporate Healthcare Plan
Employee Assistance programWellbeing AppDiscount schemeCycle to Work SchemeEligible for enrolment in Employee Share Scheme after 12 months’ service

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk