As HCL continues to grow in this region there is has become a requirement to expand the team of Health & Safety and Environmental specialists As a HSE Specialist you will be in charge with the coordination of activities related to the implementation and management of Health, Safety and Environmental matters across HCL's European locations. This newly created position is due to the continued growth of the business. The role will involve travelling to sites across Europe, so you must be willing to travel to these sites frequently .The main responsibilities of an HSE Specialist - Europe are to:• Ensure a safe working environment without risk to health• Ensure that all Health & Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.• Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety welfare at work and environment, including statutory training and reporting.• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work operations.• Ensure the completion and regular review of Environmental Aspects and Impact Assessments (EAIA) for all work operations.• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.• Ensure that all Environmental incidents (applicable to our business activities) are documented, investigated and corrective actions implemented• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, risk assessments and procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.• Co-ordinate the development of safe systems of work and procedures.• Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.• Establish a full programme of documented health & safety and Environmental inspections, audits and checks.• Establish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout the Company.• Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety, welfare at work and environment legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.• Provide regular reports to the H&S Manager on relevant health and safety activities.• Participate in meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters.• Ensure all legal requirements in each country are being met• Assist managers in sharing best HSE practices with at all locations under scope.• Contribute to compliance and management of ISO14001 and ISO45001 accreditations• Maintain & review country and site management HSE Procedures• Liaise and advise departments and projects on HSE legal requirements, identify gaps & non-conformities• Implement legal, corporate and other requirements, standards and processes related to H&S and Environmental practices in line with the company's corporate ISO management system• Perform tasks related to environmental aspects and impacts• Identify hazards and threats, evaluate the risks of injuries and health, develop regular risk analysis• Lead Internal Audits and attend external audits• Perform inductions of employees, refreshers and specific training related to HSE matters.• Engage and train mangers to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities• Arrange training of employees where required• Manage internal communications and safety briefings• Manage incidents, investigations and analysis• Ensure relevant statistics are kept up to date Experience• Minimum 5 years in the Industry of Health Safety & Environment with experience of formulating and implementing HSE procedures.• Previous experience working for a global organisation with specific knowledge of European HSE laws (Directives) and management• Previous experience working in multiple countries / regulations with the experience of providing advice to managers. Education• Environmental Management Degree / Diploma (or working towards)• Health and Safety Management Degree / Diploma (or working towards)• IOSH / NEBOSH Certified (or equivalent)• Professional membership of IOSH (or equivalent)• European Law related to HSE or equivalent (preferred)• Certified Internal Auditor/ Lead Auditor on ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 (Good to have)