Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager

TipTopJob; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager for a permanent office role in Stoke-on-Trent. This position involves leading the HSE agenda across various operations, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and driving initiatives for a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates should hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and have proven experience in HSE management. The role offers benefits such as onsite parking and gym discounts.

Benefits

Onsite secure parking

L&G pension

Gym discounts

Paid training opportunities

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSE management within manufacturing, warehousing, or technical environments.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience managing facilities contractors and compliance inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve HSE policies aligned with ISO 45001.
• Oversee risk assessments and manage accident reporting.
• Deliver inductions and maintain HSE training records.

Skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Proficient IT skills including MS Office and SharePoint

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Methodical and detail-oriented

Strong stakeholder management

Problem-solving abilities

Self-motivated

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Membership

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager to join our team. This is a permanent office-based role in Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom, working Monday to Friday 9am–5pm. Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum.

This role is a key position responsible for driving our health, safety, and environmental agenda across production, warehousing, and technical operations. You will act as a visible role model, coaching and influencing colleagues at all levels, while ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain, and continuously improve HSE policies, procedures, and documentation (aligned with ISO 45001).
• Oversee risk assessments, COSHH, and DSEAR compliance documentation.
• Develop safe systems of work and method statements for higher-risk activities.
• Monitor and report on HSE performance, producing monthly reports for management.
• Manage accident and incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate statutory compliance checks, inspections, and audits.
• Deliver inductions, refresher training, and maintain HSE training records.
• Oversee environmental compliance, waste management, and sustainability initiatives (aligned with ISO 14001).
• Supervise and coordinate facilities contractors, ensuring safe working practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and embed a positive safety culture across the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma (desirable).
• IOSH Membership.
• Proven experience in HSE management within manufacturing, warehousing, or technical environments.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Experience managing facilities contractors and compliance inspections.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, waste management, and sustainability initiatives.
• Exposure to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems (desirable).

Skills and Attributes

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.
• Methodical, proactive, and detail oriented.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to embed a strong safety culture.

Benefits

• Onsite secure parking
• L&G pension
• Discounts to gym memberships, etc.
• Paid training opportunities
• Working with an extremely supportive Head of Operations

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of HSE strategy and operations within a dynamic and supportive environment. Closing date is 15.10.2025 (subject to suitable applications).

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