HSE Manager

Job Title

HSE Manager

Working across Oldham and Sheffield sites

Competitive

Full time, Permanent

Oldham Engineering Limited is a well-established medium‑sized engineering business with a long history and exciting plans for business growth. Operating from its UK manufacturing sites in Oldham and Sheffield, the company has premium engineering facilities totalling over 150,000 sq ft. The business is ISO
9001 certified and holds the ‘Investors in People’ accolade. This is a unique opportunity to join an established and highly regarded engineering business.

The HSE Manager is responsible for managing and promoting effective health, safety and environmental (HSE) practices across the business to support safe, compliant and efficient operations. The role maintains HSE systems, supports compliance with legal and internal requirements, drives continuous improvement, and works with managers and employees to embed a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.

• Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures and management systems across the business
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, company standards and industry best practice
• Carry out and support risk assessments, safe systems of work and hazard identification activities
• Lead incident, accident and near‑miss investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented
• Plan and complete HSE inspections, audits and compliance reviews, monitoring actions through to closure
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, inductions and guidance to managers, employees and contractors
• Monitor HSE performance data, prepare reports and make recommendations to improve standards and reduce risk
• Support the maintenance and improvement of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems where applicable
• Work with operational managers to promote a positive safety culture and ensure HSE responsibilities are understood and applied
• Liaise with external bodies, auditors and regulators as required and support the business during inspections or reviews

Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions ure compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy, procedures, safe systems of work and legal obligations. Promote safe working practices, support risk reduction activities and report, investigate or escalation hazards, incidents and near‑misses appropriately. Support the monitoring of corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification
• Experience in a health, safety and environmental role within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
• Good working knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements
• Experience of carrying out risk assessments, incident investigations, audits and compliance monitoring
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities, analyse information and follow actions through to completion
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to influence, coach and communicate effectively with employees and managers at all levels
• Confident in delivering training, guidance and practical support
• Proficient in preparing reports, maintaining records and using standard business systems
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental performance

Additional responsibilities:
This list is not exhaustive; the job holder will be expected to perform other reasonable tasks in the interest of their role and the Company’s performance.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of HSE Supervisor, H&S Specialist, Health and Safety Adviser, Health and Safety Officer, Health and Safety Manager, SHE Officer, SHEQ Manager, Health and Safety Coordinator, SHEQ Officer, SHEQ Advisor, Health and Safety Advisor, or Manufacturing Compliance may also be considered for this role.