HSE Manager

W Talent; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Expansion and capital investment plans

Accountability for safety change

Job summary

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) in Sheffield seeks a proactive HSE Manager to lead the site's safety function, maintain ISO 14001/45001 standards and drive continuous improvement in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will develop HSE strategy, oversee audits, incident investigations, training, and regulatory compliance, liaising with regulators and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HSE in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to design and implement HSE strategies and training.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S and environmental legislation (PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, RIDDOR).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the HSE strategy for the site.
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and environmental permits.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain ISO 14001/45001 and drive continuous environmental improvements.
• Lead audits, inspections and corrective actions; support regulator and customer audits.
• Provide guidance to production, maintenance, quality and engineering teams on safe operating practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Auditing & investigations

Training & coaching

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

HSE strategy

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma or Level 6 Health & Safety

Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH)

Lead Auditor (ISO 45001/ISO 14001)

Job description

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA), one of Europe's leading precision forging companies, is seeking a HSE Manager to join its Sheffield-based operation.

IFA sits uniquely as the only single-sited forge in the world with open-die radial, press, hammer and ring rolling capabilities alongside closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging. Through extensive forging, machining and testing capabilities, the business provides a fully integrated metals service centre, supplying critical components into aerospace, defence, energy and other highly regulated industries. Due to continued investment and growth, IFA is looking to appoint a HSE Manager to lead the site's safety function, ensuring world-class safety performance and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

Company Details

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single-sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging capabilities in the world. Through extensive forging and manufacturing processes, IFA offers a fully integrated metals service centre from ingot and billet production through to fully tested and released machined products.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will lead the HSE function, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, maintaining ISO 14001& 45001 standards and driving best practice across a complex manufacturing operation. You will act as the company's lead competent person for Health, Safety and Environmental matters, providing expert support to senior leadership and operational teams.

This role is ideally suited to a proactive leader who has developed their career within a heavy manufacturing, engineering, forging, steel, aerospace or similarly high-risk industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership

• Develop and deliver the company's Health & Safety strategy, aligning safety objectives with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation, including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, RIDDOR and Working at Height regulations.
• Develop, review and improve policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action programmes.
• Monitor and report HSE performance through KPI measurement and management reporting.
• Manage site emergency preparedness arrangements and response plans.
• Maintain and improve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits and reporting requirements.
• Lead environmental risk assessments and sustainability improvement initiatives.
• Manage waste, recycling and environmental performance programmes.
• Drive reductions in environmental impact, emissions and resource consumption.
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency where required.

Auditing & Compliance

• Develop and deliver comprehensive programmes of HSE audits, inspections and behavioural observations.
• Support customer, third-party and regulatory audits.
• Manage corrective action tracking and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Conduct legal compliance reviews and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

Operational Support & Training

• Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to support safe operational practices.
• Provide guidance on occupational health risks including noise, vibration, dust, fumes and manual handling.
• Support contractor management and permit-to-work systems.
• Identify and deliver HSE training requirements across the business.
• Coach managers and supervisors to strengthen safety leadership capability.
• Promote employee engagement and behavioural safety initiatives.

Role Requirements

• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification is preferred.
• Proven Health, Safety & Environmental management experience within a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Demonstrable experience leading HSE audits, compliance reviews and accident investigations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within forging, steel, aerospace or engineering environments is preferred.
• Chartered IOSH membership (CMIOSH).
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001).
• Track record of successfully improving safety culture and employee engagement.

Person

• A hands-on approach with an inquisitive nature
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• The credibility to engage and challenge at all levels of the organisation.
• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• The ability to drive positive behavioural and cultural change.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to shape and influence the Health, Safety and Environmental agenda across the site.
• An opportunity to work for a business going through a large expansion and capital investment plan.
• To be truly accountable for the safety change within a business