HSE Compliance Lead for COMAH-regulated High-Hazard Manufacturing

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking an HSE Compliance Lead for a COMAH-regulated manufacturing site in Salisbury. The role focuses on maintaining and assuring HSE compliance with emphasis on audits, regulatory readiness and incident investigations.

You will lead on COMAH, safety legislation, and management systems, supporting managers to deliver safe operations and continuous improvement. The position offers a 4.5 day week, 37.5 hours, and a salary of £40,000–£50,000.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate Level 3 is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a high-hazard process environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical implementation of SHE legislation.
• Experience conducting SHE audits and accident/incident investigations.
• Experience supporting HSE management systems.
• Emergency planning experience.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with explosives manufacturing.
• Explosives awareness training would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activities relating to COMAH regulations.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation including DSEAR, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, CDM and Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Act as a key contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Manage and maintain HSE management systems aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Support accident and incident investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor legislative changes and update policies and procedures accordingly.
• Support operational managers in meeting their HSE responsibilities.
• Monitor safety KPIs and drive completion of corrective and preventative actions.
• Support emergency planning and site emergency arrangements.

Skills

HSE expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Audit experience

Incident investigation

Emergency planning

Microsoft Office

Explosives familiarity

Education

NEBOSH Certificate Level 3

Job description

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking an HSE Compliance Lead for a COMAH-regulated manufacturing site in Salisbury. The role focuses on maintaining and assuring HSE compliance with emphasis on audits, regulatory readiness and incident investigations.

You will lead on COMAH, safety legislation, and management systems, supporting managers to deliver safe operations and continuous improvement. The position offers a 4.5 day week, 37.5 hours, and a salary of £40,000–£50,000.