HSE Manager

E3 Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and promote a safety-first culture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the chemical industry, be skilled in conducting audits and assessments, and hold relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH and IOSH certifications. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company pension

BUPA healthcare

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role within the chemical industry.
• Experience on a COMAH site.
• Strong understanding of relevant EHS legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise implementation of EHS systems.
• Conduct accident investigations and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and audits.

Skills

Knowledge of EHS regulations

Accident investigation

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject

NEBOSH L3 certificate

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Tools

Auditing knowledge (ISO 45001, 14001)

Job description

Overview

This HSE Manager position is with a globally leading chemical manufacturing company specialising in the manufacture of bespoke resins. The main purpose of the HSE Manager is to ensure the effectiveness of the EHS Department, compliance with government and legal regulations and promoting a positive climate in which EHS is seen by all employees and customers.

Benefits

This role has a base salary of between 45,000 – 50,000 per annum (DOE), and a benefits package which includes a company pension, BUPA healthcare, 33 days holiday including bank holidays. The working hours for this role are standard days, 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Supervision, Implementation and Communication of the Systems 45001 & 14001.
• Accident and incident investigations, report findings and identify countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence by RCA; identification of hazard and planning of action to remove or reduce.
• You will assist the Process Safety team in process hazard assessments (PHA), including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, HFA and the development of ALARP demonstrations, as required under COMAH.
• You will be required to keep up to date with legislation and industry best practice and prepare, communicate changes highlighting any risk or operations requirements, with supervision of the Legislation Register, ensuring of site compliance through documented checks and protocol.
• The HSE Manager will develop & implement regulations under the health and safety at work act 1974 programs to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
• Responsibility for organising health and safety training programmes for relevant site personnel, and other duties around the safety and environmental complaint operations of the facility.
• Lead site safety protocol including, communication and awareness to all who access site and or restricted areas.
• To act as Fire Officer for the site, and to ensure site fire risk assessments are up to date.
• Lead the sites COSHH Assessment process, including carrying out of such assessments.
• Responsible for developing the environmental strategy and environmental performance and lead site environmental permits.
• Product Life Cycle Assessment and Internal improvements on 12 principles of green chemistry.

Qualifications

• Hold previous experience working in a similar and relevant role, with a good working knowledge of the Chemical industry and its associated legislations.
• Experience working on a COMAH site.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (health and safety, Chemical etc).
• NEBOSH L3 certificate or above.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Lead Auditor 45001 and 1401 qualifications and knowledge (essential).

Please apply directly for further information regarding this role.