HSE Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing business in the North West is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to drive safety and environmental performance. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, managing HSE training programs, and leading the HSE function. The successful candidate will promote a positive safety culture and must have significant knowledge of industry HSE legislation and best practices.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with the ability to promote a positive HSE culture.
• Strong knowledge of chemical industry HSE legislation and best practice.
• Experience in risk assessment and COSHH management.

Responsibilities

• Manage, implement, and communicate ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 management systems.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations and implement preventive actions.
• Deliver HSE training programmes for site personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of HSE legislation

Risk assessment

COSHH management

Emergency drills

Presenting to groups

Internal audit

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Supervisory / Management Qualification

Lead Auditor for ISO 45001, ISO 14001

Job description

Job Overview

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturing business based in the North West, specialising in innovative solutions for global industries. The company has a strong commitment to health, safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence. They are seeking a proactive HSE Manager to drive safety and environmental performance.

HSE Manager – Job Overview

The HSE Manager will ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements while fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. This role will lead the HSE function, contribute to executive decision-making, and champion continuous improvement across all areas of the business.

The successful candidate will be a visible advocate for HSE, ensuring employees, management, regulators, and other stakeholders view health, safety, and environmental compliance as integral to daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, implement, and communicate ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 management systems.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive actions.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances.
• Plan, implement, and review internal and external audits.
• Maintain awareness of HSE legislation, standards, and best practices, communicating changes to the business.
• Maintain and manage the site Legislation Register to ensure compliance.
• Organise and deliver HSE training programmes for site personnel.
• Develop and manage safety programmes including Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, and Respiratory Protection.
• Oversee site safety protocols, inductions, signage, and access controls.
• Coordinate and lead the site safety committee.
• Support Process Safety team in hazard assessments (PHA, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, HFA, ALARP) in line with COMAH regulations.
• Liaise with regulators, emergency services, and local authorities regarding emergency planning and drills.
• Act as Fire Officer, maintaining fire risk assessments and implementing control measures.
• Report HSE performance, risks, and opportunities to senior management.
• Manage COSHH assessments and ensure chemical safety compliance.
• Develop and implement environmental strategy, manage permits, and report any breaches to regulators.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and support sustainability initiatives.
• Carry out other reasonable duties in support of the business objectives.

HSE Manager – Job Requirements

• Proven leadership with the ability to promote a positive HSE culture.
• Strong knowledge of chemical industry HSE legislation and best practice.
• Experience in risk assessment and COSHH management.
• Knowledge and experience of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience on COMAH-regulated sites.
• Ability to lead emergency drills and scenario-based training.
• Experience presenting to groups, including senior management.
• Internal audit experience.
• Previous experience in a similar HSE management role.
• Experience chairing committees or leading cross-functional teams.
• Coordination of site-wide training programmes.
• Degree in a relevant subject.
• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate (or equivalent).
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Supervisory / Management Qualification (ILM, NEBS).
• Lead Auditor for ISO 45001, ISO 14001 (and ISO 9001).

Salary, Benefits and Additional Information

• Salary: 45,000–50,000
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme (3% employer, 5% employee).
• Private healthcare (BUPA cover after 6-month probation).

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplinary technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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