HSE Manager

PHINIA; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an HSE Manager responsible for developing and maintaining health, safety, environmental, and energy management systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with legal and company standards, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HSE management experience and knowledge of UK regulations. This position offers opportunities for personal development and contributions to sustainability goals.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health and well-being resources

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HSE management within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK / EU legislation and international standards.
• Experience in COSHH management and ATEX / DSEAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct risk assessments and training programs.
• Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Risk Assessment

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project Management

IT skills

Education

Certification in Health & Safety / Environmental Science

NEBOSH General Certificate

ISO Internal Auditor for 14001/45001/50001

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today powering a cleaner tomorrow.

PHINIA is an independent market‑leading premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI, DELCO, REMY and HARTRIDGE. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.

At PHINIA we provide fuel systems, electrical systems and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality, developed and manufactured responsibly, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery and other equipment. We contribute to a cleaner tomorrow by treating our people and surrounding communities with respect and holding ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.

OUR CULTURE

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, striving to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

The HSE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining robust Health, Safety, Environmental and Energy management systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements, company standards and industry best practices. This role drives continuous improvement in workplace safety, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, fostering a culture of responsibility and excellence across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety

• Develop and maintain the company’s Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 and legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage COSHH compliance including chemical risk assessments, safe storage and employee training.
• Ensure compliance with Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (ATEX / DSEAR) including risk assessments and control measures.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring lessons learned are communicated and applied.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to promote a strong safety culture.
• Lead site emergency preparedness procedures (including ensuring adequate fire marshals and first aiders).

Environmental

• Manage environmental compliance in line with ISO 14001 and relevant legislation.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance including waste management, emissions and resource usage.
• Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact and support sustainability goals.

Energy

• Implement and maintain an Energy Management System aligned with ISO 50001.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Monitor energy consumption and report performance metrics to senior management.

Governance & Leadership

• Set annual HSE objectives aligned with corporate goals and monitor progress.
• Deliver Management Reviews for ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 systems ensuring continual improvement.
• Act as the subject matter expert for HSE matters, advising leadership and operational teams.
• Prepare and present reports on HSE performance KPIs and improvement plans.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Skills

• Good understanding of general Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability to perform Risk Assessments.
• Excellent written and oral communication & leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of site functions and areas.
• Analytical skills are essential.
• Good IT knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project etc.
• Project Management.
• Risk‑based thinking.
• Ability to influence and drive cultural change.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.

Experience & Qualifications

• Certification in Health & Safety / Environmental Science / Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or similar).
• Membership to a professional body such as IOSH, IEMA etc.
• ISO Internal Auditor for 14001 / 45001 / 50001.
• Minimum 5 years experience in HSE management within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK / EU legislation and international standards.
• Experience in COSHH management and ATEX / DSEAR compliance.

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward and retain an incredibly talented globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs including health and well‑being resources, family‑centric policies and an agile workplace program where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership – Innovation that brings value to our customers.
• Humility – Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively.
• Inclusivity – Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional.
• Net‑Zero – Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse.
• Integrity – Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right.
• Accountability – Taking ownership of our actions and driving results.

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!

We also believe that employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country where the position is currently based.

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