Health & Safety Leader – COMAH Site

Icgl; Thurrock; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICL Group at the West Thurrock site is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead the site's safety management systems in partnership with the leadership team. You will ensure compliance with COMAH and UK regulations while driving continuous improvements across operations.

You will lead the HS team, manage contractor processes, and coordinate with external authorities to sustain a safe, compliant workplace with a strong culture of safety and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HS leadership experience in chemical/process environments.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong leadership with ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience leading emergency response and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site Health & Safety management systems in partnership with site leadership.
• Ensure compliance with COMAH Regulations (Upper Tier) and UK regulatory requirements.
• Lead the Health and Safety team and develop HS capabilities at West Thurrock.
• Audit key safety controls (permit to work, risk assessments) and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Essex Fire & Rescue, HSE, and Thurrock Council on safety matters.
• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver HS training programs and support plant maintenance events.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory liaison

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Permit to work

COSHH

Risk assessment

CDM

MOC

Job description

ICL Group at the West Thurrock site is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead the site's safety management systems in partnership with the leadership team. You will ensure compliance with COMAH and UK regulations while driving continuous improvements across operations.

You will lead the HS team, manage contractor processes, and coordinate with external authorities to sustain a safe, compliant workplace with a strong culture of safety and operational performance.