HSE Manager

Overview

HSE Manager required for a world‑leading precision manufacturing company, providing end‑to‑end solutions for a diverse range of customers. With over 60 years experience, this employer has developed a first‑class reputation through its quality deliverables.

This role is based in HIGHBURTON
, therefore the successful HSE Manager will be able to commute from surrounding areas including Huddersfield, Mirfield, Dewsbury, Ossett and Horbury for example.

• Lead EHS Committee/team meetings and provide guidance across the business to support the effective execution of EHS responsibilities.
• Develop, review and maintain EHS policies, procedures, manuals, legal registers, KPIs and metrics to ensure compliance with legislation, ISO
  45001, ISO
  14001 and industry best practice.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments, supporting managers with risk mitigation and Change Management, including RAMS, COSHH, PTW, DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, DSE, HAVS, LEV, Noise, Legionella, Racking and Manual Handling requirements.
• Manage accident and incident reporting, investigations and statutory reporting obligations, including compliance with RIDDOR and submissions to relevant authorities.
• Coordinate site Emergency Response Plans (ERP), ensuring plans are established, management personnel are trained, and exercises are conducted annually.
• Oversee Fire Life Safety arrangements in partnership with Facilities Management, including evacuation drills, EHS inductions, onboarding processes and the annual EHS safety climate programme.
• Manage EHS‑related training and first aid provisions to ensure employees are appropriately trained, supported and protected.

• Experience as a HSE Manager or similar within an engineering or manufacturing background.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• An approachable attitude towards Health and Safety and Environmental topics and the desire to empower and educate others.
• NEBOSH (General Certificate) at minimum.

• Up to £55,000 p/a depending on experience.
• 30 days annual leave (including public holidays).
• Combined pension of up to 19%.
• Regular company social events.
• Profit share scheme – 5% of profit post tax.
• Various medical & well‑being perks such as corporate gym membership, health insurance & cash plan, annual eye test & prescription safety glasses and optional annual medical jab.