Health, Safety and Environment Officer

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Why should you work for ABP?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package.
• Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer to join our team based in Ayr on an 18-month fixed-term contract. While this role is primarily a maternity cover, it will also support wider divisional needs, the remit may extend across the Northwest, and travel may be required.

This is a high-visibility, front-line role. You’ll be actively engaging with marine, engineering, and operational teams on-site, providing real-time support and guidance to ensure safety and environmental standards are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a proactive safety culture across local ports
• Provide expert guidance on HSE policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Coach and challenge managers to improve HSE capability
• Deliver divisional safety campaigns and environmental initiatives
• Manage and report safety and environmental incidents using SAP
• Conduct incident investigations and produce actionable reports
• Perform internal audits and support HSE committee meetings
• Contribute to net-zero environmental targets and sustainability efforts

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in health and safety within a safety-critical environment
• Proficiency in HSE systems (e.g., SAP) and data analysis
• Ability to conduct audits and investigations independently
• Flexible and responsive to operational demands

Desirable:

• ISO Auditor certification (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
• Experience in sustainability and environmental impact reduction
• Expertise in behavioural safety programmes
• Proven ability to manage relationships with external authorities

Note: Application closing date 4th September.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

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