Health, Safety and Environmental Technician - 12 months fixed contract

We are looking for a talented Health, Safety and Environmental Technician to join our team specializing in Health, Safety & Environmental Management for our Health and Safety Team in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of a proactive health, safety and environmental culture within a manufacturing environment while contributing to the continuous improvement of our HSE management systems. Working closely with the Site HSE Leader and operational teams, you will help ensure compliance, drive engagement, and support initiatives that protect our people, environment, and business.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract working – 

• Monday to Friday on site daily – 8.00am to 4.00pm, may include up to 10% domestic travel.

 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site's Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Deliver HSE induction training for new employees and support the development and delivery of toolbox talks and awareness campaigns across the site.
• Assist with Assist with occupational risk assessments and environmental aspects and impacts, and the implementation of effective control measures, risk assessments, and the implementation of effective control measures to reduce workplace risks.
• Conduct workplace inspections and participate in internal audits, ensuring actions are tracked and completed in a timely manner.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses, helping identify root causes and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain key HSE systems and databases, including Enablon, COSHH/SYPOL, health surveillance records, and training matrices.
• Support environmental management activities and sustainability initiatives, helping the site achieve environmental compliance and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with employees and leaders across the business to promote a positive, interdependent culture where health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility are embedded in daily operations.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Health & Safety Fundamentals – Demonstrates a strong commitment to health, safety, environmental protection, and wellbeing, promoting proactive behaviours across the workplace.
• Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation – Ability to support risk assessment processes, hazard identification activities, root cause investigations, and corrective action tracking.
• Communication & Collaboration Skills – Builds effective working relationships at all levels and confidently delivers training, toolbox talks, and HSE communications.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Organised, proactive and motivated to drive compliance, improve processes, and contribute to operational and HSE excellence.
  
   

Education / Experience:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential).
• Experience within a Health, Safety and/or Environmental role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or prototype environment preferred.
• Experience supporting or working with ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems preferred.
• College, University or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience with COSHH management, auditing, compliance activities, or HSE management systems would be advantageous.
• Strong administration, organisation, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence positive HSE behaviours across a diverse workforce.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.