HSE Manager

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the automotive sector is seeking a Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Manager in the Liverpool area. This critical role involves developing HSE strategies, promoting behavioral safety, managing sustainability initiatives, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Candidates should have strong experience in automotive or complex manufacturing environments and a NEBOSH Diploma is advantageous. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in automotive or complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience with process safety and document control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-wide HSE policies and procedures.
• Lead behavioural safety initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Coach and support site teams to embed SSOW.
• Deliver HSE inductions and training programmes.
• Lead internal audits aligned with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of ISO14001

Strong working knowledge of ISO45001

Excellent communication skills

Coaching skills

Influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

Job description

A leading manufacturer in the automotive interiors sector is seeking a hands-on Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead HSE strategy and compliance at their Liverpool site. This is a key leadership role focused on driving behavioural safety, continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with internal standards and UK legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement site-wide HSE policies and procedures
• Lead behavioural safety initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture
• Coach and support site teams to embed SSOW
• Deliver HSE inductions and training programmes for employees and contractors
• Lead internal audits aligned with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards
• Track and report audit findings, corrective actions, and improvement plans
• Manage sustainability initiatives and Kaizen processes
• Report on environmental performance and support improvement activities
• Liaise with internal departments, external regulators, and community stakeholders
• Communicate HSE alerts, updates, and good practices across the site
• Represent the site in group-level HSE meetings and reviews

What you'll need

• Previous experience in automotive or complex manufacturing environments would be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO14001, ISO45001, and UK HSE legislation
• Experience with process safety and document control
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills
• Ideally NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

What's in it for you?
A salary of £55k-£62k + Car allowance is available for the role, alongside a discretionary bonus and an opportunity to work with an experienced and diverse team underneath an expert Health & Safety Director in the industry.

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