HSE Manager

Meriden Media; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to join a Banbury manufacturing site. You will lead the health, safety and environmental strategy, strengthen management systems and drive improvements across operations.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma, ISO knowledge, and the ability to engage colleagues at all levels to improve standards. This is a six-month contract with potential to go permanent, with occasional travel and flexible working discussed.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification and a relevant degree.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Proven experience leading HSE in manufacturing.
• Excellent ability to influence and coach across levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the site HSE strategy aligned with operations.
• Lead audits, risk assessments and incident investigations with corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Coach managers to own HSE within their teams and drive training.
• Coordinate practical safety initiatives to improve performance.
• Liaise with regulators and external auditors as needed.
• Monitor performance and translate policies into actionable plans.

Skills

HSE leadership

Influencing/coaching

Audits & investigations

Training delivery

Regulatory knowledge

Continual improvement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Relevant degree

Job description

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Full time, guaranteed six month contract, with potential to become permanent

Pertemps is recruiting an experienced HSE Manager to join an established manufacturing business in Banbury.

Reporting to the UK Plant Director, you will lead the site’s health, safety and environmental strategy, strengthen its management systems and drive practical improvements across the operation.

Manufacturing experience is essential. We are looking for someone who understands the challenges of a busy production environment and can engage colleagues at all levels to improve standards and build a strong safety culture.

The role

• Develop and deliver the site’s HSE strategy, aligning priorities with operational needs.
• Strengthen HSE management systems and drive progress towards ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification.
• Lead site audits, inspections, risk assessments and accident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Coach and support managers to take ownership of HSE within their teams.
• Deliver training and practical initiatives that improve safety behaviours and environmental performance.
• Liaise with regulators, external auditors and other relevant agencies.
• Monitor performance and translate policies and standards into clear, achievable action plans.

About you

• Proven experience leading HSE within a manufacturing environment.
• A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification, alongside a relevant degree.
• Detailed knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, with experience implementing or improving management systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience leading audits, risk assessments and accident investigations.
• The ability to influence, coach and challenge constructively, with evidence of driving behavioural change.
• A practical, proactive approach and the confidence to prioritise improvements in a changing environment.
• Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG would be advantageous.

This appointment offers a guaranteed six month contract. There may be an opportunity to become permanent, although this is not guaranteed. Some occasional travel may be required, and flexible working needs can be discussed during the recruitment process.