Overview
Newport, Isle of Wight | £50-60K + benefits
The QHSE Specialist supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations across both facility environments (workshops, offices, site infrastructure) and R&D environments (labs, prototype areas, and test facilities).
The role manages risks associated with routine operations and non-routine experimental activity, ensuring regulatory compliance, safe equipment operation, environmental responsibility, and a positive QHSE culture.
Responsibilities involve:
- Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and ISO 45001/14001 standards across facilities and R&D environments
- Conduct inspections of workshops, labs, equipment, and workspaces to identify and mitigate risks
- Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments, and operational procedures.
- Manage contractor activities, including permits to work, inductions, RAMS reviews, and site supervision
- Monitor workplace safety, including housekeeping, ergonomics, and manual handling practices
- Conduct or support incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Oversee R&D safety, including experimental risk assessments, test rigs, high-energy systems, and lab operations
- Manage chemical safety (COSHH), laboratory compliance, and specialist equipment such as LEV and fume cupboards
- Support environmental compliance, including waste management, emissions monitoring, and sustainability initiatives
- Deliver training, maintain HSE documentation and reporting, and collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams
Qualifications & Experience:
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Additional qualification or experience with COSHH, Incident Investigation, ISO 45001 and 14001, Fire Safety, Environmental Management, LOTO, or risk assessment desirable
- Experience in mixed environments such as R&D laboratories, engineering workshops, and facility operations
- Additional training such as First Aid, Fire Marshal, or spill response would be useful
