Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer
Location: Sittingbourne
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview
We are working with a well-established organisation seeking a proactive HSE Officer to support the Health, Safety & Environment Manager in ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation and internal standards.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys being out on site, engaging with teams, and driving a positive safety culture across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out regular site inspections to promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with HSE legislation
Support day-to-day health, safety and environmental operations across site
Log and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, including maintaining accurate records and action logs
Coordinate statutory health surveillance and occupational health requirements
Conduct work equipment and PPE inspections, ensuring suitability and compliance
Support fire safety processes including alarm testing, extinguisher maintenance, and compliance checks
Deliver toolbox talks and contribute to staff training and inductions
Manage and maintain HSE documentation, noticeboards, and safety communications across site
Support contractor inductions and ensure compliance with site procedures
Assist with audits, inspections, and any HSE-related investigations
Source and purchase HSE equipment, PPE, and safety materials as requiredAbout You
Good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with staff at all levels
Organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Experience carrying out inspections, audits, or HSE-related administrative tasks
Comfortable delivering training, inductions, or toolbox talks
Proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine commitment to health and safety
Ideally holds a recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or similar)
First Aid qualified or willing to obtainWhat's on Offer
Opportunity to develop within a supportive HSE team
Varied, site-based role with real impact on safety culture
Ongoing training and developmentIf you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of day-to-day safety activities and make a visible difference on site, we'd like to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about the position, then please email Lucy at for further information.
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