HSE Manager

MTrec Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned manufacturing firm in Gateshead is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health and safety initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization. A NEBOSH equivalent qualification and membership with IOSH are essential. This role offers a long-term, permanent position with a dynamic team and excellent benefits, including free onsite parking and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Free Onsite Parking

Death in Service Benefit

Pension contributions

Private Medical Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold a NEBOSH equivalent qualification.
• Required to hold membership with relevant professional bodies like IOSH.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Active contribution to problem solving in health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HSE lead on site.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits.
• Deliver HSE training and toolbox talks.
• Lead incident investigations and promote safety initiatives.
• Monitor environmental compliance and support sustainability efforts.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of HSE standards

Risk assessment techniques

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

NEBOSH equivalent qualification

Membership with IOSH or similar

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on offer:

• The opportunity to join a growing and dynamic business and facilitate positive change within the organisation.
• The role is a long term, permanent position, offering security and longevity to the right candidate.
• Free Onsite Parking
• Death in Service Benefit
• Pension contributions
• Private Medical Scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Immediate starts available!

MTrec’s new client opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly partnering with our long standing, and prestigious manufacturing client, based in the Gateshead area with their plans for growth and expansion by recruiting an experienced and dedicated HSE Manager to join their team.

Our client is well established within their sector and are going from strength to strength, thus you will be joining a very secure business, with fantastic opportunities to utilise your skills alongside experienced industry professionals.

If have a background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment in a relevant role, apply now for an immediate response

The Job you will do:

• Act as the primary HSE lead on site, visible and approachable to all staff
• Regularly attend operational areas, sites, and workshops to observe work practices
• Lead by example, demonstrating safe behaviours and challenging unsafe acts
• Build strong working relationships with managers, supervisors, and frontline employees
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
• Carry out and maintain risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and safety tours, following up on actions
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Deliver and coordinate HSE training, inductions, and toolbox talks
• Coach managers and supervisors on their HSE responsibilities
• Support employees with practical safety advice and problem-solving
• Promote employee involvement in HSE initiatives and continuous improvement
• Oversee environmental compliance, including waste, emissions, and resource management
• Support initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability
• Ensure environmental risks are identified, controlled, and monitored
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems
• Monitor performance using KPIs, inspections, and audits
• Prepare HSE reports for senior management, including trends and recommendations
• Manage HSE requirements for contractors and visitors
• Review contractor risk assessments and method statements
• Monitor contractor activities on site to ensure compliance

About you:

• You must hold a NEBOSH equivalent qualification
• You will also be required to hold a membership with relevant professional bodies- IOSH etc.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a manufacturing environment with multiple stakeholders
• Active contribution to day to day & longer-term problem solving in health and safety
• Active working knowledge of HSE, NEBOSH and other health and safety standards
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Reporting methodology/relevant KPIs to drive understanding & change in health and safety
• Risk assessment and hazard identification techniques
• Knowledge of environmental management systems and sustainability practices