HSE Manager

Prince Personnel Limited; Leominster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced HSE Manager in South Shropshire. The role focuses on managing health and safety compliance, fostering a safety culture, and leading audits. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in health & safety within manufacturing and experience with OHSAS18001. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £50k, with benefits including 25 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Health & Safety roles within manufacturing.
• Experience managing environmental systems preferred.
• Experience as H&S Manager, HSE Manager, or at officer/advisor level considered.

Responsibilities

• Foster a proactive safety culture among employees.
• Develop and implement EHS management systems.
• Monitor EHS laws and company standards for compliance.
• Conduct audits of health and safety standards.
• Manage EHS budget and oversee expenditures.
• Lead investigations of accidents and incidents.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Knowledge of OHSAS18001

Ambitious and driven character

Job description

Overview

HSE Manager – South Shropshire

Hours: Monday - Friday (on-site)

Package: Up to circa £50k per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing further with service); Pension Scheme; Private Medical Scheme

Role Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing company seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to champion a strong safety culture across the business. Reporting to the Operations Director, the HSE Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily Health and Safety and Environmental activities while ensuring full compliance across the site.

Responsibilities

• Champion EHS Awareness: Foster a proactive safety culture by ensuring all employees understand and adhere to environmental, health, and safety procedures.
• Drive Compliance & Best Practices: Develop and implement EHS management systems aligned with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
• Stay Ahead of Regulations: Continuously monitor and interpret government EHS laws and company standards, creating systems and programmes to maintain full compliance.
• Ensure Excellence Through Audits: Conduct thorough assessments of policies, procedures, and job instructions to uphold the highest level of health & safety standards.
• Lead Audit Processes: Facilitate both internal and external EHS audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance.
• Maintain a Safe Workplace: Carry out regular inspections, promptly addressing non-compliance issues and eliminating unsafe practices.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Engage with other sites and external organisations to adopt the most effective methods for risk and hazard control.
• Manage EHS Budget: Oversee EHS-related expenditure, ensuring alignment with financial plans while maintaining high safety standards.
• Investigate & Prevent Incidents: Lead thorough accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and updating procedures to prevent recurrence.

Skills and Experience

• A proven track record in Health & Safety roles within the manufacturing sector.
• Experience in managing environmental systems would be preferred but not essential.
• Good knowledge and experience in working with OHSAS18001.
• Ambitious and driven in character.
• Previous experience in similar roles such as H&S Manager / HSE Manager / Health, Safety and Environmental Manager or candidates with strong experience at a H&S Officer or HSE Advisor level who are ready to move up into a management position with site responsibility will be considered.

The application process

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won't be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you're seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you'll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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