HSES Manager

HSES Manager
Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Manager

Location:

Plymouth | Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: £55 - 60,000

About the Company

A global engineering and manufacturing organisation, recognised for innovation in energy management, automation, and sustainable operations. The Plymouth site is a key manufacturing facility producing advanced domestic heating and smart control products. The business is known for strong corporate standards, robust safety culture, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Plant Director, the HSES Manager will lead all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability activities across the site.

This position combines hands-on Health & Safety leadership with continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives, offering both operational involvement and strategic influence within the plant.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental, energy, and facilities regulations

Lead day-to-day Health & Safety management across the manufacturing site

Develop and implement H&S improvement and prevention programmes

Conduct and lead internal and external audits

Manage risk assessments, emergency planning, and contingency processes

Oversee environmental management including waste, emissions, and regulatory compliance (e.g., RoHS/WEEE)

Lead environmental analysis and energy reviews, implementing reduction initiatives

Promote corporate sustainability commitments and site performance goals

Monitor KPIs and present performance updates to leadership

Engage with shopfloor teams, engineers, and cross-functional departments

Act as key liaison with regulatory bodies, employee representatives, and external stakeholders

Manage PPE procurement, supplier contracts, and cost tracking

Deploy best-practice safety and environmental methodologies

Why Join?

Work for a globally recognised engineering and sustainability-focused organisation

Visible leadership role reporting directly to the Plant Director

Opportunity to influence both operational safety and long-term environmental strategy

Mix of hands-on engagement and strategic project work

Strong corporate systems, tools, and support

Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members

Essential Skills & Experience

NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent

8+ years' experience leading EHS within a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations and management systems

Experience leading audits and compliance monitoring

Experience driving sustainability initiatives

Ability to influence and engage at all organisational levels

Strong communication and presentation skills

Good IT literacy (MS Office)

Lead Auditor accreditation desirable

Education

Degree-level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, H&S, or related discipline (preferred)

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Salary & Benefits

£55,000-£60,000

10% bonus

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension contribution

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Employee share programme

Health & wellbeing support and additional benefits

Working Hours

Standard site hours:
Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30
Friday: 08:00-15:30

Flexible alignment with production hours available:
Monday-Thursday: 07:00-16:00
Friday: 07:00-11:50

39-hour paid week. Role is primarily site-based (5 days), with occasional ad-hoc remote flexibility