HSE Officer

Company: Matchtech
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

HSE Officer

We’re recruiting an experienced HSE Officer for a major refinery shutdown at Fawley Refinery, Southampton (SO45 1TX). Candidates will ideally have experience overseeing furnace mechanical works and high-risk maintenance activities.

Start Date: 14/09/2026.

The Role

  • Monitor night shift mechanical activities on furnaces, ensuring strict adherence to refinery safety regulations and hot-work permits during night shift operations
  • Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks and safety briefings
  • Monitor confined space entry, hot work and lifting operations
  • Identify hazards and intervene in unsafe acts and implement corrective actions on-site.
  • Carry out safety inspections, PPE audits and compliance checks
  • Report incidents, near misses and safety observations

Requirements

  • Proven HSE, Safety Officer, Safety Advisor experience within refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas or heavy industrial environments
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and refinery safety standards and ideally knowledge of furnace works
  • Valid NEBOSH or equivalent qualification
  • Experience conducting risk assessments and safety audits
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to challenge unsafe behaviours

Additional Information

  • Night shift role
  • Candidates must be available to start on 14/09/2026
  • 10-week shutdown project
  • 60 hours per week, Monday – Friday and Sundays
  • These roles are Inside IR35
  • PAYE rates advertised
  • Lodge support available for qualifying non-local workers

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Posted: September 3rd, 2026