Environment, Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Hereford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Hereford is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead their Health, Safety & Environmental strategy. This role involves driving cultural change, ensuring compliance, and continuous improvement in a high-performance environment. Candidates must have a NEBOSH Diploma and 5+ years of HSE management experience in high-risk manufacturing. A generous relocation package and strong salary are offered.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Strong salary & benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an HSE management role in high-risk manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Deep knowledge of UK EHS law, ISO standards & process safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of site HSE programs.
• Provide strategic and hands-on guidance to operational leadership.
• Maintain ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 management systems.
• Lead audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Drive employee engagement and safety ownership.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK EHS law

ISO standards

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

Job description

Job Description

Are you a strategic HSE leader ready to make a real impact in a high-risk, high-performance manufacturing environment?

We’re proud to be working with a global industrial manufacturer based in Hereford, currently seeking an experienced HSE Manager to drive forward their Health, Safety & Environmental strategy.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you’ll be the site’s key HSE authority—leading cultural change, ensuring compliance, and embedding continuous improvement across operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the development and implementation of site HSE programs

Provide strategic and hands-on guidance to operational leadership

Maintain ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 management systems

Lead audits, investigations, and risk assessments

Drive employee engagement and safety ownership across all levels

Deliver impactful HSE training and monthly performance reports

Act as the main point of contact for regulators and ensure timely submissions

What We’re Looking For

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent postgraduate qualification)

Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

5+ years’ experience in an HSE management role in high-risk manufacturing or heavy industry

Deep knowledge of UK EHS law, ISO standards & process safety

Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills

Ability to operate from the shop floor to senior leadership with credibility

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to shape the HSE culture in a technically challenging environment

Generous relocation package available

Strong salary & benefits package

Career progression within a global group

Autonomy and visibility in a key leadership role