HSE and Facilities Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

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Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced HSE and Facilities Manager to lead health, safety and environmental strategy across a large industrial site. Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive policy implementation and oversee facilities maintenance.

This hands-on role requires a pro-active safety culture, strong knowledge of UK regulations, and the ability to manage audits, contractors, and ongoing compliance while coordinating environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma qualification required.
• 3–5 years' experience in an HSE role within manufacturing, industrial, or chemical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience managing COSHH, risk assessments, contractor controls and compliance programmes.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management, HAZOP and Management of Change processes.
• Experience with water treatment, effluent systems and hazardous waste management.
• Experience maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Previous facilities management responsibility within a manufacturing or industrial site.
• Experience managing statutory compliance activities including fire safety, legionella, asbestos and contractor management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the business.
• Maintain and continuously improve HSE Management Systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Manage risk assessments, COSHH, contractor control, Permit to Work and Management of Change procedures.
• Drive a positive safety-first culture throughout the organisation.
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on key HSE performance indicators to senior leadership.
• Manage environmental compliance including waste, emissions, water treatment and environmental permits.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits and compliance activities.
• Develop and deliver HSE training, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.
• Manage site facilities, statutory compliance programmes and contractor relationships.
• Oversee building services, utilities, energy monitoring and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure all facilities and site infrastructure remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Audit management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma

Job description

Based in Tewkesbury, this full-time, permanent HSE and Facilities Manager position carries a £60,000 annual salary plus benefits. Working Monday to Friday (40-45 hours), you will direct health, safety, and environmental compliance across a substantial industrial site, reporting to senior leadership. Your remit covers strategic policy implementation alongside practical facilities upkeep. Suitable candidates will bring extensive manufacturing experience, demonstrated leadership in safety culture, and robust knowledge of environmental regulations. This hands-on role requires a proactive approach to risk assessment, site maintenance, and legislative adherence. You will coordinate audits, manage contractors, and ensure seamless operational safety within this established business. HSE and Facilities Manager needed in Tewkesbury , Salary: £60,000 per annum + Benefits, Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Working Hours: 40-45 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business and take ownership of Health, Safety, Environmental and Facilities compliance across a complex industrial site.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HSE Manager to join a growing manufacturing organisation in Tewkesbury. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this highly visible role will lead the company's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy whilst also maintaining responsibility for facilities management across the site. This position is ideal for an experienced HSE professional who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and can drive a proactive safety-first culture. You will work closely with operational teams, contractors, auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance, reduce risk and continuously improve health, safety and environmental performance.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the business.
• Maintain and continuously improve HSE Management Systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Manage risk assessments, COSHH, contractor control, Permit to Work and Management of Change procedures.
• Drive a positive safety-first culture throughout the organisation.
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on key HSE performance indicators to senior leadership.
• Manage environmental compliance including waste, emissions, water treatment and environmental permits.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits and compliance activities.
• Develop and deliver HSE training, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.
• Manage site facilities, statutory compliance programmes and contractor relationships.
• Oversee building services, utilities, energy monitoring and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure all facilities and site infrastructure remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma qualified.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience within an HSE role in a manufacturing, industrial or chemical environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience managing COSHH, risk assessments, contractor controls and compliance programmes.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management, HAZOP and Management of Change processes.
• Experience with water treatment, effluent systems and hazardous waste management.
• Experience maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Previous facilities management responsibility within a manufacturing or industrial site.
• Experience managing statutory compliance activities including fire safety, legionella, asbestos and contractor management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• IOSH, environmental qualifications, COMAH exposure or facilities management qualifications would be advantageous.

What is on Offer?

• Salary of £60,000 per annum plus benefits.
• Full-time permanent position.
• 40-45 hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Key leadership role reporting directly to senior management.
• Opportunity to influence business-wide safety and environmental strategy.
• Varied role covering both HSE and facilities management responsibilities.
• Supportive and collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.