HSE Manager

Millbank Holdings; Appley Bridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental compliance at a busy chemical production facility. You will own the HSE management systems, drive continuous improvement and oversee regulatory compliance across the site.

Ideal candidates will have COMAH experience, NEBOSH Level 3, IOSH Managing Safely, and Lead Auditor certification. The role focuses on shaping safety culture, incident investigations and senior stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical/major hazard environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 with internal auditing.
• Proven ability to lead safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems across the site.
• Conduct incident investigations, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage audit programmes, regulatory compliance activities and safety improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate safety training, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Provide regular HSE performance reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

COMAH knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH Level 3

IOSH Managing Safely

Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Are you an experienced HSE professional looking to lead health, safety and environmental compliance at a highly regulated chemical manufacturing site? Do you have hands-on experience working within a COMAH environment and driving continuous improvement in safety performance? Are you confident managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems while influencing senior stakeholders and site personnel alike?

The Opportunity

A leading chemical manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to take ownership of health, safety and environmental compliance at a busy production facility. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving safety culture, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

We would also welcome applications from these industries

Chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and other high-hazard regulated process industries.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles

HSE Manager, EHS Manager, SHE Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Environmental Manager, Compliance Manager, Process Safety Manager, SHEQ Manager, HSE Advisor Lead, or HSEQ Manager.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Lead and maintain the site's health, safety and environmental management systems, ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct incident investigations, determine root causes and implement corrective actions to minimise risk and prevent future occurrences.
• Manage audit programmes, regulatory compliance activities, legislative updates and site-wide HSE improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate safety training, emergency preparedness exercises, risk assessments and safe systems of work across the facility.
• Develop environmental performance strategies, oversee permit compliance and provide regular HSE performance reporting to senior leadership.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Previous experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental management position within a chemical or other major hazard industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of COMAH requirements and experience supporting process safety activities and risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, including internal auditing and compliance monitoring.
• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate and IOSH Managing Safely qualification, with Lead Auditor certification highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, lead safety initiatives and promote a strong safety-first culture.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business