HSE Manager

Navantia UK; Appledore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Appledore is seeking a qualified HSE Manager to provide broad HSE direction and expertise. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of ISO standards, and experience in heavy engineering or defence. This role offers a competitive salary, company pension, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company pension

31 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in ISO 450001 & 14001 standards.
• Proven HSE relevant experience in heavy engineering or defence.
• Experience in Net Zero and Carbon Reduction.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE direction and expertise to the business.
• Develop and maintain HSE procedures compliant with UK legislation.
• Monitor performance and present reports for improvement opportunities.

Skills

Technical Expertise in ISO management systems

Liaising with regulatory authorities

Strong leadership skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or similar

Job description

Job Description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Provides broad HSE direction and subject matter expertise to Navantia UK Appledore business and their programmes.
• Business HSE authority to ensure processes needed for the business are established, implemented and maintained.
• Develop and maintain HSE procedures and processes that comply with relevant UK legislation and best practices to support NUK business and programmes.
• Manage Government and Customer matters regarding HSE.
• Manage the Heath surveillance and Health Assessment requirements for the site to ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities.
• Monitor the Company’s performance in the relevant areas, measure this against benchmarks and develop and present regular reports and analyses that will provide a basis for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with Finance Department in respect of HSE Budget, EL & PL Insurance
• Determines operational objectives and assignments for subordinate staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, 45001), Environmental and health and safety standards, Understanding of OSHA reporting.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities: Experienced in liaison with enforcing Bodies HSE, EA, Fire, LA.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to manage and inspire the HSE team.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma or similar
• Experience in ISO 450001 & 14001 standards, develop with the line a comprehensive audit program to satisfy the requirements of ISO 14001, and 45001.
• Experience in Net Zero and Carbon Reduction including generating & managing net-zero calculation and plan to Net Zero.
• In depth knowledge and experience of UK health & Safety regulations and how these are effectively implemented into business processes to ensure business compliance and employee and visitor safety.
• Previous experience holding a managerial position of an HSE team. 5 years’ experience desirable.
• Proven HSE relevant experience in heavy engineering, defence or related industry.

Additional Information

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday

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