HSE Manager; Manufacturing

Position: HSE Manager (Manufacturing)
A highly reputable manufacturer are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead the development of a world-class safety

About the Role

Reporting to the Business Excellence & Quality Director, you will take ownership of the site's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy, driving continuous improvement across manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, maintenance, and logistics operations.

You'll combine strategic leadership with a hands-on approach, spending time on the shop floor, engaging with colleagues, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping create an environment where safety is everyone's responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver the site's Health & Safety strategy and improvement plans.
Lead by example through visible shop floor engagement and coaching.
Build a proactive safety culture through behavioural safety principles, learning teams, and effective near-miss reporting.
Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation, including HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, MHSWR and related regulations.
Lead audits, inspections and corrective action programmes.
Embed health and safety into operational excellence and continuous improvement activities.
Develop practical communications including toolbox talks, safety alerts and training materials.
Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.
Maintain and continually improve the site's ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
Manage internal audits, corrective actions, document control and management reviews.

Person Specification

Proven Health & Safety leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with manufacturing processes including machinery, assembly operations and warehousing/logistics.
Professional membership or working towards (CMIOSH)
NEBOSH General Certificate / NEBOSH Diploma (desirable)
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and its practical application.
Experience maintaining and improving ISO 45001 management systems.
Demonstrated ability to investigate incidents and deliver long-term corrective actions.
Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.

Salary / Package

£55,000 - 65,000
25 days holiday
Pension contribution
Flexible working
EV Car Scheme
Finish at lunch on a Friday

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