HSE Manager

Pertemps Gloucester; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester is seeking an experienced HSE Manager in Tewkesbury to lead Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across a complex industrial site. You will report to senior leadership and drive a proactive safety culture while overseeing facilities management and compliance with ISO standards.

The role requires UK HSE expertise, NEBOSH qualifications, 3–5 years' experience in manufacturing, and a hands-on approach to risk reduction, contractor management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma qualified.
• 3–5 years' experience in an HSE role within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and compliance programmes.
• Experience with COSHH, risk assessments, contractor controls and management of change.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE activities across the business and maintain ISO systems.
• Manage risk assessments, COSHH, contractor controls and Change Management.
• Drive a safety-first culture and lead investigations into incidents.
• Report HSE performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and compliance activities.
• Develop HSE training and awareness initiatives.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

COSHH

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma

Job description

HSE Manager needed in Tewkesbury, Salary: 60,000 per annum + Benefits, Job Type: Full–time, Permanent, Working Hours: 40–45 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Excellent opportunity to join a well–established manufacturing business and take ownership of Health, Safety, Environmental and Facilities compliance across a complex industrial site.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HSE Manager to join a growing manufacturing organisation in Tewkesbury. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this highly visible role will lead the company's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy whilst also maintaining responsibility for facilities management across the site. This position is ideal for an experienced HSE professional who thrives in a hands–on manufacturing environment and can drive a proactive safety–first culture. You will work closely with operational teams, contractors, auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance, reduce risk and continuously improve health, safety and environmental performance.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the business.Maintain and continuously improve HSE Management Systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Manage risk assessments, COSHH, contractor control, Permit to Work and Management of Change procedures.
• Drive a positive safety–first culture throughout the organisation.
• Lead accident, incident and near–miss investigations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on key HSE performance indicators to senior leadership.
• Manage environmental compliance including waste, emissions, water treatment and environmental permits.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits and compliance activities.
• Develop and deliver HSE training, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.
• Manage site facilities, statutory compliance programmes and contractor relationships.
• Oversee building services, utilities, energy monitoring and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure all facilities and site infrastructure remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma qualified.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience within an HSE role in a manufacturing, industrial or chemical environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience managing COSHH, risk assessments, contractor controls and compliance programmes.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management, HAZOP and Management of Change processes.
• Experience with water treatment, effluent systems and hazardous waste management.
• Experience maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Previous facilities management responsibility within a manufacturing or industrial site.
• Experience managing statutory compliance activities including fire safety, legionella, asbestos and contractor management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• IOSH, environmental qualifications, COMAH exposure or facilities management qualifications would be advantageous.

What is on Offer?

• Salary of 60,000 per annum plus benefits.
• Full–time permanent position.
• 40–45 hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Key leadership role reporting directly to senior management.
• Opportunity to influence business–wide safety and environmental strategy.
• Varied role covering both HSE and facilities management responsibilities.
• Supportive and collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.