HSE Manager

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Ditton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead HSE initiatives, develop management systems, and drive sustainability efforts. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH qualification and strong experience in manufacturing. You will enjoy a salary up to £50,000 and substantial benefits. This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to shape HSE culture in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Private healthcare

Opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and improving HSE management systems and policies.
• Conduct audits and inspections while ensuring compliance.
• Lead risk assessments and implement practical risk-reduction measures.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the company's HSE management systems.
• Lead the delivery of H&S and environmental training.
• Manage contractor safety and ensure documentation.

Skills

Strong HSE background within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Strong communication skills

Pragmatic, hands-on approach

Experience with audits and risk assessments

Confidence to influence at all levels

Interest in environmental management and sustainability

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager – < £50,000 + benefits

Maidstone, Kent (some travel required, drivers with own transport only!)

Contact Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

Are you an experienced HSE professional looking for true ownership, variety and the chance to shape a growing function from the ground up?

Do you want to join a forward‑thinking manufacturer where innovation, sustainability and people development actually mean something?

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a hands‑on HSE leadership role within an expanding engineering and manufacturing business that produces high‑quality technical solutions for specialist markets across the UK and internationally.

If you enjoy autonomy, influencing culture, and embedding best practice in a business that invests in its people, this is the role for you.

The Opportunity

You’ll be the lead voice for Health, Safety & Environment across the organisation, working closely with senior management to modernise systems, support teams, and ensure a strong culture of safety and accountability.

This role suits someone who loves balancing strategy with day‑to‑day activity—someone who can shape the function long‑term while also rolling up their sleeves and getting involved in audits, training, assessments and continuous improvement work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning, developing and improving the company’s HSE management systems and policies.
• Conducting audits, inspections and investigations, ensuring compliance and driving high standards.
• Leading risk assessments and RAMS reviews and supporting managers with practical risk‑reduction measures.
• Delivering engaging H&S and environmental training across the business.
• Managing contractor safety and ensuring correct documentation and site controls.
• Driving sustainability initiatives and supporting ongoing environmental improvements.
• Reporting HSE performance and insights to senior leadership.
• Supporting ISO standards and wider systems development (e.g., 9001, 45001 and environmental frameworks).

What You’ll Need

• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (essential).
• Strong HSE background within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience with audits, risk assessments, policy development and safety investigations.
• A pragmatic, hands‑on approach and the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to embed a positive safety culture.
• An interest in environmental management and sustainability.

What’s In It For You

• Up to £50,000 salary depending on experience, plus generous benefits.
• A stable, growing business that values initiative, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities to drive real change.
• Great benefits including private healthcare.
• A role with genuine autonomy and the chance to build and develop the function your way.

If you’re an HSE professional seeking a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.