HSE Manager

Chase and Holland; Louth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50,000-£55,000 dependent on経験

28 days' annual leave

Private healthcare after one year's服务

Company pension scheme

Senior leadership exposure

Board-level exposure

Job summary

Chase & Holland is recruiting a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager for Louth to own the HSE strategy across two busy manufacturing sites. You will report to the Managing Director and sit on the senior leadership team, shaping safety culture and driving improvements.

You will lead shop-floor engagement, advise on PUWER/COSHH/DSEAR, and oversee audits, envirolicensing and continuous HSE improvements as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Senior Health, Safety & Environmental leadership experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required; environmental management qualifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation (PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR) and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for HSE across two manufacturing sites.
• Provide visible leadership on the shop floor to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Advise senior leadership on HSE legislation, compliance and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

HSE Knowledge

Incident Investigations

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Environmental management qualifications

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager - Louth - £50,000-£55,000

Chase & Holland are working with a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business in Louth to recruit an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager on a permanent basis.

This is a senior, standalone position offering the opportunity to take full ownership of Health, Safety and Environmental matters across a busy manufacturing operation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping and driving the company's HSE strategy, ensuring compliance whilst developing a proactive safety culture across the business.

With a strong emphasis on both practical shop-floor engagement and environmental management, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being visible within an operation, influencing decision-making and driving meaningful improvements.

Benefits

• £50,000-£55,000 salary, dependent on experience
• 28 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare after one year's service
• Company pension scheme
• Senior leadership and Board-level exposure
• Opportunity to shape and develop the HSE function as the business grows

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental management across two manufacturing sites.
• Provide visible leadership on the shop floor, engaging with employees and managers to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Advise the Managing Director, senior leadership team and departmental managers on all relevant HSE legislation, compliance requirements and best practice.
• Maintain and continually improve HSE policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Oversee internal audits, workplace inspections, safety committees and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Drive environmental management initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, waste management requirements and environmental permits.
• Support the maintenance of environmental licences and ensure appropriate controls are in place across the manufacturing operation.
• Monitor HSE performance, identify trends and prepare reports and recommendations for senior management and Board meetings.
• Coordinate employee training, contractor assessments and relevant HSE awareness campaigns.
• Liaise with external authorities, regulatory bodies, insurers, customers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to develop the HSE function further, including potential future expansion into wider compliance responsibilities.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a senior Health, Safety and Environmental position within a manufacturing or industrial environment (ideally 2+ years).
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Environmental management qualifications and/or demonstrable environmental management experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE and environmental legislation, including PUWER, COSHH and DSEAR.
• Experience managing environmental compliance, waste management and associated licensing requirements.
• Confident leading incident investigations, audits, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A visible and approachable management style, with the confidence to challenge decisions and influence people at all levels.
• Comfortable operating autonomously, taking ownership of HSE matters and reporting directly to senior leadership.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with both shop-floor employees and Board-level stakeholders.