HSE Manager

Polypipe Building Services; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Aylesford is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager to foster a strong HSE culture. The successful candidate will manage HSE systems, ensure compliance with legislation, and lead a team to enhance workplace safety and environmental practices. The role requires a NEBOSH Certificate, leadership skills, and the ability to influence change. The position offers competitive benefits, including 25 days holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Sharesave scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to work proactively and independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Support Site Management Team with HSE responsibilities.
• Oversee development of risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation

Experience managing a professional HSE team

Ability to lead and drive positive change

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Competent in conducting safety and environmental inspections

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma (Part II) or equivalent

AIEMA (or equivalent) professional training

Tools

Microsoft Office

IFS

Job description

Role Overview

Working in conjunction with the Director of QHSE, you will be responsible for improving the HSE culture, implementing Polypipe Building Services and Genuit Group HSE policies, managing HSE systems, driving behavioural change and improving management competence.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret, communicate, and ensure compliance with the company’s Management Systems and all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Support the Site Management Team with all HSE responsibilities, providing advice and assistance as required.

Implement Polypipe Building Services and Group HSE policies, procedures, and initiatives on site.

Maintain accreditation to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Standards.

Set, monitor, and report on HSE goals and objectives, including presenting KPIs to Senior Management and identifying performance trends.

Provide guidance across all levels of the business to ensure a consistent and best-practice approach to HSE management.

Conduct regular site tours to verify that HSE standards are maintained and actively driven by management.

Identify HSE training, competency, and awareness needs, working with the L&D team to track and maintain competence.

Ensure all site HSE systems are maintained, updated, and effectively implemented & Manage site access control systems.

Oversee the development and review of risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSW) while Establishing and maintaining appropriate PPE requirements for the site.

Lead site inspections and audits, including external mandatory inspections & Support internal and external audit programmes.

Promote a strong sustainability, health, and safety culture across the workplace & Consult and communicate effectively with the business on all HSE matters.

Deputise for the Director of QHSE on safety and environmental matters when required.

Skills & Requirements

In-depth knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation within a manufacturing environment & Experience managing and developing a professional HSE team.

Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive positive change and continuous improvement while being strong team player.

Able to work proactively and independently, using initiative to develop and enhance the role while having Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Competent in conducting safety and environmental inspections.

Competent in planning, conducting, and reporting audits.

Able to accurately record inspection, check, and audit results in a clear and compliant manner aligned with relevant standards.

Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IFS.

Ability to integrate environmental, health, and safety legislation into management systems.

NEBOSH Certificate required; NEBOSH Diploma (Part II) or equivalent preferred.

AIEMA (or equivalent) professional training.

Full UK driving licence.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours.

25 days holiday entitlement.

Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%.& Life assurance

Save as you earn Sharesave & Cycle to Work Scheme.

Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services.

Staff discount on all Genuit Group products