HSE Manager

HSE Manager

Trafford Park Area

Monday to Friday

Up to GBP
65,000

My client, who is a leading UK manufacturer and global distributor of speciality chemicals and surfactants, supplying a wide range of industries including personal care, cleaning, and industrial sectors, is looking for an HSE Manager to join their team.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive SHE Manager to lead Safety, Health and Environmental strategy within a complex, high–hazard, COMAH–regulated site. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to drive meaningful change. It will particularly suit an ambitious individual looking to step into a broader remit, or an established SHE professional seeking a fresh challenge where they can genuinely influence operational performance, culture, and compliance–not simply maintain existing systems.

• Lead the development and execution of the SHE strategy across a COMAH–regulated site
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, including COMAH, COSHH, and environmental permitting requirements
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Environment Agency
• Drive incident investigation processes, ensuring root cause analysis and the effective implementation of corrective actions
• Oversee and continuously improve integrated management systems aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
• Support emergency preparedness, including response planning, drills, and Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP) development
• Manage contractor activities and ensure safe delivery of projects across site
• Promote and embed a positive, proactive health and safety culture at all levels of the organisation

• Proven experience in a hands–on QSHE / HSE leadership role within a COMAH–regulated environment (upper–tier experience preferred; strong lower–tier experience also considered)
• Demonstrated success in managing regulatory relationships and leading audits and inspections
• Strong working knowledge of ISO management systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• A practical, operationally focused approach with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels
• A confident communicator with the ability to drive culture change and challenge constructively
• NEBOSH certification – Diploma

Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information – (url removed)