Job Description:

HSE Manager / Health & Safety Manager (Manufacturing)

📍 Site-Based | Monday–Friday
📄 Permanent Position
📊 Reporting to: Factory Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HSE Manager / Health & Safety Managerto lead all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) activities at a busy manufacturing site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a NEBOSH qualified HSE professional with experience in manufacturing environments who is passionate about driving health & safety improvements, regulatory compliance, and environmental performance.

You will play a key role in developing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, ensuring the site operates safely while promoting a strong safety-first culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE / EHS / SHE) activities on site

• Maintain and improve ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems

• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and environmental regulations

• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, inspections and incident investigations

• Manage chemical safety systems including COMAH, DSEAR and ATEX processes

• Oversee contractor management and emergency preparedness procedures

• Deliver and coordinate Health & Safety training, inductions and awareness programmes

• Maintain safety documentation including safety statements, fire safety registers and training records

• Manage environmental monitoring, waste management compliance and reporting

• Prepare reports for the Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees to improve site safety performance

• Support and develop the EHS Officer

Requirements

• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (essential)

• DSEAR Experience essential 

• Experience working as an HSE Manager, Health & Safety Manager, EHS Manager or SHE Manager

• Manufacturing (chemical) or industrial environment experience

• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation

• Experience with COMAH regulations and chemical management

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office / IT systems

Desirable

• Degree in Health & Safety or related discipline

• Experience managing ISO management systems

• Experience working with regulatory bodies or environmental reporting