Reporting to the GEA UK QHSE Senior Director, with matrix reporting to the Site Management, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and continual improvement of established GEA UK HSE management systems.
The role is based at our Eastleigh facility and includes occasional travel within the UK as required, though this is not a frequent part of the role.
You will act as the primary HSE Business Partner for the Eastleigh site, overseeing site management with a strong focus on HSE governance, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to GEA's HSE management change control procedures. This requires both operational, hands-on involvement and the ability to operate as a credible member of the leadership team.
HSE Procedures & Communication
Effectively communicate and implement established HSE procedures within defined business areas.
Ensure effective communication and consultation with all employees on HSE matters.
Adapt communication style to different audiences—frontline staff, site leadership, and global stakeholders—to ensure understanding and engagement.
Proactively engage with the Site Management Team and Divisional leadership, acting as a trusted partner on HSE strategy and decision-making.
HSE System Oversight & Continuous Improvement
Provide high-level support for the HSE management systems.
Monitor effectiveness through internal audits and inspections.
Maintain defined and agreed internal audit schedules and provide reports.
Deliver monthly reports that interpret HSE performance data into actionable insights and continual improvement plans to the Divisional Management Team.
Support third-party audits relating to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Energy standards.
Training, Culture & Leadership Engagement
Provide HSE training and support across all levels of the organisation.
Support the continuous development of a proactive safety culture at all levels by influencing leadership behaviours and embedding accountability.
Provide coaching and guidance to managers and supervisors to strengthen ownership of HSE responsibilities.
Incident Management
Conduct incident and near-miss investigations to identify root causes and implement preventative controls.
Develop and improve standard incident reduction programs and present findings/trends to the leadership team in a business-relevant way.
Site Management – Eastleigh
Take primary responsibility for HSE management at the Eastleigh facility, including associated Project and Service activities.
Conduct facility risk assessments and deliver new starter inductions.
Act as the sole on-site HSE SME, balancing operational delivery with strategic leadership-level input.
Collaboration & Reporting
Participate in country-level HSE meetings.
Support Global and UK HSE sustainability reporting and initiatives.
Provide management information that links site-level performance with wider UK & IE and global objectives.
Facilities & Compliance
