HSE Manager

Description:

JRS Associates have partnered with an established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced HSE Manager to lead the company's Health, Safety, Environmental & Facilities function.
This is a senior leadership position focused on driving a proactive "Safety First" culture, ensuring full legal compliance, maintaining statutory site compliance, and embedding robust HSE management systems across a high-risk manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in shaping the company's HSE strategy, facilities management and overall compliance performance.
The Successful HSE Manager - Package:
* £60,000 per annum
* Senior leadership opportunity reporting directly to the Managing Director
* Long-term, stable opportunity within a specialist manufacturing environment
* Opportunity to lead and shape the company's HSE strategy, facilities management and compliance function
* Highly autonomous role with real influence across the business
* Excellent progression and long-term career development opportunities
The Successful HSE Manager - Requirements:
* Minimum 3–5 years' experience within an HSE role in a manufacturing or chemical environment
* NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma (essential)
* Strong understanding of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
* Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
* Proven experience leading accident, incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
* Experience with COSHH, DSEAR, Permit to Work systems and contractor management
* Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MoC) and HAZOPs within a high-risk manufacturing environment
* Experience leading internal and external audits, regulatory inspections and compliance activities
* Strong knowledge of hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations and environmental compliance
* Experience managing environmental permits, Environment Agency compliance, water treatment or effluent treatment systems would be highly advantageous
* Demonstrable facilities management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Experience managing statutory building compliance, including fire systems, emergency lighting, legionella, asbestos, electrical compliance and contractor management
* Experience managing facilities contractors, service providers and site compliance programmes
* Ability to drive behavioural safety initiatives and embed a positive "Safety First" culture across the business
* Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
* Strong reporting, governance and compliance management experience
Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 working hours to discuss the opportunity in more detail