Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

H9 Technical; Stockport; On-site; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing organization in Manchester is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead their health, safety, and environmental function. The role involves shaping the HSE strategy, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HSE within manufacturing and be NEBOSH qualified. Join a forward-thinking business with global exposure and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven background in HSE across manufacturing and warehousing.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Solid understanding of fast-paced production principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the HSE strategy across the new site.
• Deliver site risk assessments and follow up on incidents.
• Shape and deliver the environmental compliance roadmap.

Skills

HSE strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

ISO 45001 knowledge

ISO 14001 knowledge

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

NEBOSH qualified

Job description

Overview

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager – South Manchester – Up to £68,500 – Permanent | Full-Time

Be the driving force behind safety, sustainability & global impact. We're partnering with an ambitious, rapidly expanding organisation launching a brand-new facility in Manchester, and they're on the hunt for an experienced HSE Manager to lead the charge. This role involves shaping and delivering the entire health, safety, and environmental function from the ground up, with future opportunities to support operations across the US and globally.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety – Own the HSE strategy across the new site, embedding a proactive safety culture
• Deliver site risk assessments, fire risk evaluations, COSHH and method statements
• Lead investigations, reporting, and follow-ups for incidents and RIDDOR cases
• Chair safety meetings, manage safety equipment and maintain best-in-class standards
• Environmental – Shape and deliver the company's environmental compliance roadmap
• Spearhead waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives
• Conduct impact assessments and work toward ISO 14001 certification
• Inspire environmental awareness and responsible site-wide behaviour

What You\'ll Bring

• Proven background in HSE across manufacturing and warehousing
• Knowledge of MRP, Lean, Six Sigma and fast-paced production principles
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills – influence at all levels
• Solid understanding of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 standards
• NEBOSH qualified (or equivalent) and comfortable working independently

Why This Role?

• Global exposure – with potential to step into international HSE support
• Join a fast-growing and forward-thinking business investing heavily in its people, culture and future

Ready to lead safety and sustainability in a truly exciting environment? Let\'s talk