HSE Manager

Pertemps; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Nantwich is seeking an experienced Health Safety and Environment Manager to enhance safety practices and compliance at their site. This role offers the opportunity to shape HSE strategies, drive cultural change, and foster a proactive safety mindset among employees. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH certificate and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing site HS&E responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and corporate standards.
• Create and implement a 3-5 year HSE plan.
• Drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Coaching

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Health Safety and Environment Manager

Leading Manufacturing company (FMCG)

Nantwich, Cheshire

£50,000 - £65,000 per annum (D.O.E) + 10% Bonus

Overview

Seeking an experienced HSE Leader to support and develop a medium-sized, fast-paced manufacturing site in Cheshire. The role focuses on ensuring the safety management system is robust, driving cultural change, and fostering a safety ownership mindset among the workforce.

Internally titled a Lead HSE Advisor, this position offers full creative control over site safety, reporting to the Factory Manager with a dotted line to the Cluster HSE Manager, who is very supportive. This role suits a proactive HSE professional with site management experience or an existing HSE manager seeking a new challenge. You will have the opportunity to shape safety practices and influence the future of HSE across the site.

Career Progression

There are numerous opportunities for growth within the wider business, including involvement in various HSE projects. A strong network of HSE professionals across the UK facilitates sharing best practices and continuous learning.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and corporate standards.
2. Create and implement a 3 – 5 year HSE plan.
3. Collaborate with team leaders, factory managers, and stakeholders.
4. Support and promote a proactive safety culture where employees feel engaged and empowered.
5. Drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental standards.
6. Lead HSE projects across the site.

Essential Qualifications and Background:

1. NEBOSH Certificate at minimum.
2. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in food, drink, paper, or packaging sectors.
3. Experience managing site HS&E responsibilities.
4. Approachable and visible on site.

Ideal Personality Traits:

1. People-centric leadership style.
2. Self-motivated and confident.
3. Collaborative, able to gain buy-in at all levels, and empower others.
4. Coach and mentor capabilities.
5. Solutions-focused mindset.

Application

If interested, please apply now for immediate consideration: [e-mail] or call 0121 454 5000.

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