HSE Compliance Lead — High-Hazard Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking an experienced HSE Compliance Lead to take the lead on compliance within a high-hazard, COMAH-regulated manufacturing environment in Salisbury.

You will maintain and assure HSE compliance across a complex site, supporting regulatory inspections and audits, and driving corrective actions to protect operations and people. The role requires NEBOSH Level 3 and 3+ years in high-hazard settings, with knowledge of ISO 45001/14001 and relevant UK legislation.

Qualifications

• 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 and good Microsoft Office skills.

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 regulations

Audits & investigations

HSE management systems

Emergency planning

MS Office proficiency

Explosives familiarity

Explosives awareness training

Education

NEBOSH Certificate Level 3

Job description

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking an experienced HSE Compliance Lead to take the lead on compliance within a high-hazard, COMAH-regulated manufacturing environment in Salisbury.

You will maintain and assure HSE compliance across a complex site, supporting regulatory inspections and audits, and driving corrective actions to protect operations and people. The role requires NEBOSH Level 3 and 3+ years in high-hazard settings, with knowledge of ISO 45001/14001 and relevant UK legislation.