HSE Manager

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced EHS Manager for a chemicals manufacturing site in Teesside, UK. You will take ownership of HSE leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving safety culture. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in COMAH operations and a proactive approach to management, with a salary range of £60-65k plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HSE management within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leading safety initiatives and compliance programs.
• Comfortable working with regulators and handling audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the improvement of HSE systems and processes.
• Influence the safety culture at the facility.
• Support engineering with risk assessments and design reviews.

Skills

COMAH compliance expertise

Leadership skills

Proactive approach

Risk assessment

Job description

EHS Manager - Chemicals Manufacturing (upper tier COMAH) - Teesside - £60-65k + bonus

We're partnering with a major chemical manufacturer undergoing continued investment in safety, compliance and operational performance. They're now looking to appoint an experienced HSE Manager to take full ownership of site HSE leadership across a complex, high-hazard, upper-tier COMAH facility.

In this role, you'll lead the improvement and implementation of all HSE systems, from COMAH MAPP and safety reports to environmental permits, auditing schedules, and emergency response planning. You'll work closely with regulators, oversee investigations, ensure corrective actions are embedded, and support engineering teams with risk assessments, design reviews and management of change.

Sitting on the senior management team, you'll play a key part in shaping safety culture, influencing decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across the site. This role suits someone confident in COMAH operations, highly proactive, and motivated by having high impact within a technical manufacturing environment.

If you'd like to find out more, please apply