Overall Purpose:
The HSE Manager will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the Company's health, safety and environmental management systems, ensuring legal compliance while embedding a proactive safety culture.
Acting as the site's technical expert, the role provides strategic and operational HSE leadership, advising the Managing Director and wider leadership team to support safe, compliant and high-performing operations.
Key Duties:
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure full compliance with all applicable UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, including COSHH, DSEAR, and other relevant regulations linked to high-temperature and gas-handling operations
Identify, assess, and mitigate site-wide EHS risks, particularly those associated with flame fusion processes and hazardous materials
Maintain and continuously improve risk assessment processes, ensuring they remain relevant to operational changesSystems & Continuous Improvement
Develop, implement, and maintain effective EHS management systems aligned with business and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve environmental performance, and enhance operational safety
Maintain EHS documentation in line with internal quality management systemsOccupational Health
Manage the site Occupational Health programme in collaboration with external providers
Ensure appropriate referral processes, case management, and follow-up actions are in place
Support health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives relevant to industrial exposure risksIncident Management & Investigation
Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses using structured root cause analysis techniques
Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked to completion
Act as key liaison with insurers and external bodies in relation to personal injury claims and site incidentsTraining & Culture
Develop and deliver EHS training programmes, inductions, and toolbox talks
Identify training needs across all levels of the organisation
Promote a strong behavioural safety culture and continuous awareness across the siteLeadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Support managers and team leaders in fulfilling their EHS responsibilities
Act as the site subject matter expert for all EHS matters
Promote engagement and accountability across all departmentsAuditing & Performance Monitoring
Plan and conduct internal EHS audits and compliance inspections
Track, analyse, and report on EHS KPIs and performance trends
Identify opportunities for improvement and report findings to senior leadershipEnvironmental Management
Develop and implement environmental management initiatives focused on compliance, risk reduction, and sustainability
Support reduction in waste, emissions, and environmental impact of site operations
Key Requirements:
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
Environmental qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent) desirable
Proven experience in a senior EHS role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation, including COSHH and DSEAR (or similar high-hazard processes)
Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis techniques
Experience managing occupational health programmes
Experience working with insurers on incident and claims management
Proven track record of delivering EHS training and culture change programmes
Experience conducting audits and implementing management systems
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Structured and analytical approach to problem solving
Ability to operate independently and take ownership of site-wide EHS performance
Strong organisational and planning skills
Ability to train, coach, and develop others
Proactive, self-starting approach with a continuous improvement mindset
The Package:
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Working hours: 37-hour contract - flexible on start and finish times
25 days annual leave
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year