HSE Manager

Winsearch; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Total Rewards Program

401(K) Savings Plan

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Services

Online Coaching Programs

26 days holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Winsearch seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental efforts at our Trafford Park site in Manchester. You will drive compliance with COMAH, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, supervise incident investigations, and partner with leadership to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Reporting to site leadership, you’ll manage risk assessments, PTW, contractor RAMS, and regulatory reporting to external bodies while promoting a safe and compliant working environment.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation including COMAH, DSEAR, HASWA and CDM.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis and audit processes.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site Health, Safety and Environmental systems, driving continuous improvement in line with HSG65 and PDCA principles.
• Oversee accident and incident processes, including investigations and RCFA; chair incident review meetings; monitor trends and implement preventative strategies.
• Maintain and improve site compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, including audit management and external auditor liaison.
• Support and advise site leadership on HSE matters including risk assessments, COSHH, HAZOPs, PTW, RAMS, and Management of Change.
• Lead environmental compliance activities including permitting, waste management, and climate-related reporting.
• Act as the lead for COMAH-related activities on site, including emergency planning and liaison with authorities.
• Facilitate HSE committee meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and closed.
• Coordinate Occupational Health programmes and ensure compliance with surveillance requirements.
• Deliver and support HSE training across the site.
• Act as the point of contact for site services such as cleaning and security contractors.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

HSE management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Risk assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Audit & reporting

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

HSE Manager

Monday to Friday

Trafford Park

From GBP60,000 to GBP70,000

The Role

The HSE Manager will act as the site's competent subject matter expert for Health, Safety and Environmental matters, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements while driving best practice across the business.

This role provides independent oversight and support to departmental leaders, helping to improve site safety performance and embed a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance with COMAH regulations, ISO standards (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001), and wider legislative requirements.

You will also represent the business with external stakeholders including the HSE, Environment Agency, and other regulatory bodies, ensuring all reporting obligations are met accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site Health, Safety and Environmental systems, driving continuous improvement in line with HSG65 and PDCA principles
• Oversee accident and incident processes, including:
  • Leading investigations and root cause analysis (RCFA)
  • Chairing incident review meetings
  • Monitoring trends and implementing preventative strategies
  • Ensuring compliance with RIDDOR, EPA and COMAH reporting requirements
• Maintain and improve site compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, including audit management and external auditor liaison
• Support and advise site leadership on HSE matters including:
  • Risk assessments, COSHH, and HAZOPs
  • Permit to Work (PTW) systems
  • Contractor management and RAMS
  • Management of Change processes
• Lead environmental compliance activities including permitting, waste management (WM3), and climate–related reporting
• Act as the lead for COMAH–related activities on site, including:
  • Emergency planning (on–site and off–site)
  • Liaison with emergency services and local authorities
  • Human factors programmes
• Facilitate HSE committee meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and closed
• Coordinate Occupational Health programmes and ensure compliance with surveillance requirements
• Deliver and support HSE training across the site
• Act as the point of contact for site services such as cleaning and security contractors
• Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time

The Candidate

• Proven experience in an HSE role within an industrial or high–risk environment
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation including COMAH, DSEAR, HASWA and CDM
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and audit processes
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Experience managing risk assessments, COSHH, and Permit to Work systems
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and external regulators
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience leading HAZOP studies and Human Factors programmes
• Experience in an HSE related role in the Chemical Industry, or closely related industry, over a minimum of 3–5 years
• Experience working on an Upper Tier COMAH site (Preferred)
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, IPPC, and waste regulations
• Experience managing contractor performance and site–wide safety culture initiatives
• Experience within the chemical, petrochemical, or similar high–hazard industry (Preferred)

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Total Rewards Program
• 401(K) Savings Plan
• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Services
• Online Coaching Programs
• 26 days holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement