HSE & Engineering Support Specialist

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

As an Engineering & HSE Coordinator on a 6-month fixed-term contract, you will play a key role in supporting both our Engineering and Health, Safety & Environment functions. You will help ensure maintenance activities, compliance documentation, risk assessments and engineering systems are effectively coordinated and maintained.

Working across the site, you will build strong relationships with Engineering, HSE, Operations and external contractors, helping us maintain a safe, compliant and efficient working environment.

How You Will Contribute

• Provide day-to-day coordination support across Engineering and HSE, ensuring actions, compliance requirements and key activities are effectively managed.
• Support HSE activities including risk assessments, workplace inspections, audits, corrective actions and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate Engineering and HSE documentation, including training records, risk assessments, contractor documentation and statutory inspection records.
• Coordinate contractor activities, including inductions, permit-to-work requirements, documentation and safe working practices.
• Take ownership of CMMS administration and maintenance planning, including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules and equipment records.
• Monitor Engineering and HSE KPIs and support reporting across both functions.
• Support the development and improvement of preventive maintenance plans and engineering processes.
• Help drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, compliance and operational efficiency across the site.

Key Ingredients for Success

Essential

• Previous experience within an Engineering, Maintenance, HSE or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a CMMS or maintenance management system.
• Good understanding of maintenance planning and engineering processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with different stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Experience using D365 maintenance functionality.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk assessments, COSHH and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating contractors and permit-to-work processes.
• Experience within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HSE compliance, audits and reporting..

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.