HSE Lead for UK and Ireland

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an HSE Lead to join our UK Operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with company and regulatory Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements across assigned site(s). The role will be based at our Slough site, with regular travel required to Shannon, Manchester, and Aberdeen. The HSE Lead will work closely with Site Leadership and cross‑functional teams to manage site‑based HSE management systems, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and promote a strong safety culture. Reporting to the HSE Country / Regional Manager, this position involves managing multiple priorities, supporting local and regional HSE objectives, and maintaining consistent standards across multiple locations. John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to) Partner with Site Leadership and functional teams to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance across multiple locations Manage and maintain site‑based Internal and/or ISO HSE Management Systems (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001) Identify opportunities to improve HSE performance beyond legal and company compliance Complete HSE reporting for programs and incidents within Smiths / John Crane systems Lead site incident management, including classification, investigation, and corrective action tracking Support planning and execution of Safety Leading Indicator programs and global HSE initiatives Develop and implement safety programs based on incident trends and audit findings Ensure site HSE training programs address competency gaps and improve leadership engagement Support Contractor Safety Management and Permit‑to‑Work processes Ensure emergency management practices are robust, tested, and clearly understood Lead and/or support internal and external HSE audits; manage audit findings and actions Collaborate with peers across the business to align HSE and company objectives across Slough, Shannon, Manchester, and Aberdeen Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical discipline 3–5 years’ experience in an HSE role with strong knowledge of HSE regulations and requirements Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated capability in problem solving, process improvement, and change management Strong organisational and time‑management skills Good knowledge of local and national HSE legislation Fluent in English Willingness to travel With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website ( Careers - Smiths Group plc ) John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.