Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a leading, well-established manufacturing business based in Wakefield as they look to appoint an experienced HSEManager to join their leadership team.

This is a pivotal role, responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Training strategy across multiple UK manufacturing and project sites. The successful candidate will play a key part in developing a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in standards, systems, and engagement.

• Lead the development and implementation of a robust HSE strategy aligned to business and operational goals.
• Drive cultural change initiatives that embed health, safety, and environmental excellence throughout all operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation including CDM, PUWER, LOLER, and RIDDOR.
• Manage internal audits, risk assessments, and investigations to ensure high performance and continual improvement.
• Oversee ISO-certified management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001), ensuring ongoing compliance and alignment with business processes.
• Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes that strengthen ownership and accountability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external bodies including the HSE, environmental agencies, and certification auditors.
• Provide clear reporting on HSE performance, risk, and compliance to senior leadership.

Elevation are keen to speak with experienced HSE professionals who possess:

• CMIOSH status or working toward – desirable.
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
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• Strong knowledge of current UK SHEQ legislation, standards, and best practice.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills at all levels.
• A proactive and analytical approach, with the ability to lead audits, investigations, and improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing ISO management systems (45001, 14001, 9001).

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to lead the HSE function within a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business.
• A key leadership role with scope to shape strategy and culture.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development support.