Permanent

Health And Safety Specialist (Maternity Cover)

HSE Recruitment

Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 0RB

£40000 - £45000 per annum

Posted: 22 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 21 August 2026

Ref: 268283947

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About the Role

HSE Recruitment is seeking a Health And Safety Specialist (Maternity Cover) to join a manufacturing firm in Hessle. This site-based, permanent contract runs until September 2027 and offers a salary of £40,000 to £45,000, plus a regularly paid quarterly bonus of up to 5%. You will lead the health and safety function autonomously while being part of a wider QHSE team. The role requires an immediate start and involves Monday to Friday working with flexible start and finish times. Key responsibilities include managing safety protocols for low volume, high quality production, ensuring compliance, and driving a culture where quality principles shape operational practices.

HSE Recruitment have partnered with a manufacturing company in Hull to find a Health and Safety Specialist for a maternity cover, which will run until September 2027. We are looking for someone who can start asap for this position.
The salary is up to £45,000 + up to 5% quarterly bonus which is regularly paid out.
Why join this company£
- This business are profitable and part of the parent company’s growth plan.
- You have the benefit of being part of a wider QHSE department but have the autonomy to lead the health and safety department the way you want.
- The business supply low volume, high quality products and that focus on quality transcends into how they operate across the business.
- This is a Monday-Friday site based role but there is flexibility on your start and finish time.
Working within a HSEQ department and reporting into the QHSE Manager you will:
- To proactively identify issues and solve problems relating to compliance and regulatory matters within the company and lead on health and safety improvements.
- Develop and implement business safety processes and standards.
- Support the Senior Management Team in maintaining a safe working environment, the wellbeing of all employees, visitors and contractor in full compliance with all legal obligations.
What we are looking for:
- NEBOSH Certificate level qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience with at least 1 years’ experience in a health and safety advisor role within a manufacturing business.
- Immediately available or available at short notice.
- Experience managing electrical safety would be beneficial.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility /versatility combined with initiative, drive, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Approachable, human, and fair with an inherent drive to continuously deliver an exceptional service to colleagues, end users, direct reports, and senior stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of key stakeholders.
If you are interested in discussing this role, apply, reach out on aisling.reid@hserecruitment.co.uk or call 0121 454 5000.