HSE Manager

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an industry-leading specialist manufacturing business with their search for an experienced HSE Manager. 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 changes Systems & 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 systems Occupational 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 risks Incident 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 incidents Training & 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 site Leadership & 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 departments Auditing & 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 leadership Environmental 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