Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial/manufacturing sector is seeking an HSE Manager in Milton Keynes. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing risk, and driving sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH certification and experience in HSE management within manufacturing environments.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Advantageous pension scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a cross-functional, multi-sector environment.
• Knowledge of UK HS & Enviro Law, ISO14001 & ISO45001 standards.
• Detailed knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with management for HSE process improvements.

Skills

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Job Description

The HSE Manager role in Milton Keynes involves ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the industrial/manufacturing sector. The position requires a proactive approach to maintaining a safe and sustainable working environment.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation within the industrial/manufacturing industry. The company is committed to fostering innovation and operational excellence while prioritising safety and sustainability.

Description

• Working in partnership with the management teams to ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Environmental statutory requirements, management procedures, and company strategy.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and continuously improve working practices and work instructions, ensuring consistency of HSE management across the organisation.
• Managing incident investigations, cause analysis, and ensuring effective corrective actions.
• Developing and managing branch management plans using a risk-based approach, engaging site teams to deliver targeted improvement initiatives.
• Managing data submissions related to environmental permit requirements.
• Taking active ownership of HSE risk management processes, ensuring stakeholder involvement.
• Identifying opportunities to digitalise HSE processes and practices.
• Supporting contractor management and permits, ensuring effective risk management strategies are deployed.
• Implementing waste recycling initiatives, ensuring proper waste management practices, documenting procedures, and checking waste contractor licenses.

Profile

A successful HSE professional should have:

• Experience in a cross-functional, multi-sector environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ideally in materials handling, processing, and distribution environments.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing HSE systems.
• An understanding of Risk Management principles, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.
• Experience conducting system and compliance audits, supported by relevant qualifications.
• Sound commercial and technical decision-making skills.
• A solutions-focused approach using proven problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of UK HS & Enviro Law in manufacturing and facility operations, ISO14001 & ISO45001 standards.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner across all levels of staff.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).

Job Offer

• £50,000 annual salary
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning & development opportunities

If you are passionate about HSE and ready to make an impact in the industrial/manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply.