Date: 21 Aug 2025
Location: Ayr, Short Sea Ports, GB
Company: ABP
We’re the UK’s largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR ABP?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package.
• Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership
  We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer to join our team based in Ayr on an 18-month fixed-term contract. While this role is primarily a maternity cover, it will also support wider divisional needs, the remit may extend across the Northwest, and travel may be required.
  This is a high-visibility, front-line role. You’ll be actively engaging with marine, engineering, and operational teams on-site, providing real-time support and guidance to ensure safety and environmental standards are upheld.

• Champion a proactive safety culture across local ports
• Provide expert guidance on HSE policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Coach and challenge managers to improve HSE capability
• Deliver divisional safety campaigns and environmental initiatives
• Manage and report safety and environmental incidents using SAP
• Conduct incident investigations and produce actionable reports
• Perform internal audits and support HSE committee meetings
• Contribute to net-zero environmental targets and sustainability efforts