Environment, Health and Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to shape the safety culture across their production sites. The role entails developing HSE strategy, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and driving initiatives focused on risk reduction. Ideal candidates possess strong HSE knowledge and exceptional leadership skills, aiming to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations and risk assessment practices.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve HSE strategy and systems.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation.
• Drive risk reduction initiatives and lead incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Assessment

HSE Regulations

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Great Yarmouth | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Full-Time

About the Role:

Are you a passionate HSE professional ready to lead safety and sustainability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re looking for an experienced HSE Manager to join a growing pharmaceutical client in Great Yarmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and drive a safety-first culture in a business committed to excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and evolve the site’s HSE strategy and systems.

• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation, including CoSHH and DSEAR.

• Maintain the Legal Register and monitor regulatory changes.

• Drive risk reduction initiatives and lead incident investigations.

• Deliver HSE training and awareness campaigns.

• Oversee environmental compliance and industrial hygiene programs.

• Actively contribute to the wider group’s HSE forum and initiatives.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or process environment.

• Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations and risk assessment practices.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive change.

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking, expanding pharmaceutical company and influence safety culture at a strategic level? Do you want to work in a collaborative, values-driven environment?

Here you can make a real impact on people, processes, and the planet! If you are an experienced HSE Manager from the pharmaceutical or food industries, then please apply now!

Please note that there is some travel associated with this role, as you will be responsible for 3 UK Sites, so a driving license is essential.