Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Michael Page; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a SHE Manager to lead health and safety initiatives in a chemical manufacturing firm in West Yorkshire. This role involves improving safety culture, managing compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and ensuring adherence to SHE processes. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and NEBOSH qualifications. The position offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 along with an annual bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in managing ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve and influence behavioural safety for all employees.
• Ensure SHE processes adherence daily.
• Manage implementation of SHE legislation and audits.

Skills

Behavioural safety improvement

Hands-on SHE process compliance

ISO 14001 standards management

ISO 45001 standards management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification

Environmental Compliance training

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a confident SHE professional to lead and develop health and safety and environmental culture and strategy across an established chemical manufacturing company in West Yorkshire.

Client details: This growing organisation has sites across three continents and offers a diverse range of products manufactured to the highest possible quality standards. This role is based in their West Yorkshire based headquarters, established over 50 years ago.

Responsibilities

• Improving and influencing behavioural safety for all employees across site
• Demonstrating a hands-on approach, ensuring SHE processes are adhered to on a day-to-day basis across site
• Managing implementation of new and existing SHE related legislation, (including ISO 14001 & ISO 45001) rules, audits, permits and inspections with internal and external stakeholders
• Thorough accident investigation including route cause analysis and preventative measures
• Coordinating site wide H&S training plans and risk assessments
• Producing and coordinating the annual SHE action plan and longer term SHE roadmap

Profile

• As SHE Manager this candidate will be confident in their ability to work autonomously and influence and improve SHE related behaviours and culture across site; alongside a range of the following:
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role within industrial manufacturing, (chemical knowledge advantageous)
• Previous experience of managing ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards and compliance
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage both up and down
• Solid organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strength of character, drive and resilience

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification
• Environmental Compliance trained

Job Offer

• Salary of £50,000-£60,000 dependent on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Holidays 25 days plus bank hols
• Plus additional company benefits

This is a fantastic chance to advance your career as a SHE Manager. If you are passionate about safety, health, and environmental compliance, we encourage you to apply today