Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Michael Page (UK); West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a SHE Manager for a reputable chemical manufacturer in West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will influence safety and health behaviours across the site, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and driving a culture of safety. This position offers a salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, alongside an annual bonus scheme and additional company benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

25 days of holidays plus bank holidays

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role within industrial manufacturing.
• Previous experience managing ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve behavioural safety for all employees across the site.
• Ensure SHE processes are adhered to on a day-to-day basis.
• Manage implementation of SHE related legislation and audits.

Skills

Behavioural safety improvement

ISO 14001 compliance

ISO 45001 compliance

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification

Environmental Compliance training

Job description

Overview

• Great role for an experienced HSE professional
• Role is based at a established chemical manufacturer

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.

Job Description

The SHE Manager will form a crucial part of the site leadership team, directly reporting to the Group Production Director. This is an influential role responsible for developing and leading the SHE behaviours, culture and longer-term strategy for site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• 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

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on 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.