HSE Manager

Lodestone Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Influential role in HSE strategy

Job summary

Lodestone Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for a well‑established engineering and manufacturing business in Oldham. You will develop, implement and maintain HSE policies and management systems across the site.

Responsibilities include leading risk assessments, incident investigations, audits and training; maintaining ISO 45001/14001; and engaging with regulators to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Health, safety and environmental experience within manufacturing, engineering or an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S/environmental legislation.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations and audits.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001/14001.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies and management systems across the site.
• Lead on risk assessments, safe systems of work and hazard identification.
• Take the lead on incident, accident and near‑miss investigations and drive corrective action through to closure.
• Plan and carry out HSE inspections, audits and compliance reviews; deliver training.
• Monitor HSE performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems and liaise with regulators.

Skills

Leadership in HSE

Communication

Risk assessment

Audits

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

HSE Manager

Oldham GBP55,000 – GBP60,000

Lodestone Recruitment is working exclusively with a well–established engineering and manufacturing business in Oldham to appoint an experienced HSE Manager.

The Role

As HSE Manager, you'll be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining HSE policies, procedures and management systems across the business, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, company standards and industry best practice. You'll lead on risk assessments, safe systems of work and hazard identification, and take the lead on incident, accident and near–miss investigations – identifying root causes and driving corrective action through to closure.

You'll plan and carry out HSE inspections, audits and compliance reviews, deliver training, toolbox talks and inductions to managers, employees and contractors, and monitor HSE performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. You'll also support the maintenance and continual improvement of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, working closely with operational managers to ensure HSE responsibilities are understood and applied throughout the business. The role also involves liaising with external bodies, auditors and regulators as required.

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Health, safety and environmental experience within manufacturing, engineering or an industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S/environmental legislation
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations and audits
• Familiarity with ISO 45001/14001
• Strong communicator, confident influencing at all levels

What's On Offer

• GBP55–60k salary
• Enhanced company pension (you contribute 5%, the company contributes 10%)
• The opportunity to join a growing business with a strong culture built on safety, quality, integrity, honesty and teamwork
• A genuinely influential role, with real scope to shape HSE strategy and practice

If you're an experienced HSE professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.