Hse Manager

CDM Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking global business is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager in Bishop Auckland. This role focuses on enhancing HSE practices, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a safety culture throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include auditing, training, and data analysis to drive continuous improvements.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Early finish Friday

Excellent Pension

Investment in training and progression

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• In-depth knowledge of HSE legislation.
• Qualified Internal or Lead Auditor with ISO 45001/14001 experience.

Responsibilities

• Embed a positive safety culture across the business.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Lead internal audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH or NCRQ Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Our client, a forward–thinking and global business is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to support their operations at their manufacturing facility in Bishop Auckland

This is a key role that champions a proactive and engaging approach to health, safety, and environmental management. The successful candidate will work across all areas of the business to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance, ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation and internal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders across the business to embed a positive safety culture and shared ownership of HSE practices.
• Maintain and enhance HSE management systems, ensuring continued compliance with ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental).
• Lead internal audits and policy reviews to ensure up–to–date practices and alignment with regulations.
• Coordinate and support third–party audits and customer assessments as needed.
• Analyse performance data to identify risk areas and implement sustainable improvements.
• Deliver timely and informative reports on HSE KPIs and initiatives to senior management.
• Investigate incidents and near–misses thoroughly, ensuring robust follow–up actions and learning processes are in place.
• Plan and deliver engaging HSE training sessions, toolbox talks, and inductions for staff and contractors.
• Facilitate regular safety meetings and contribute to employee engagement in safety campaigns and behavioural initiatives.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• In–depth knowledge of HSE legislation and practical application of compliance systems.
• Qualified Internal or Lead Auditor with direct experience auditing to ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 standards.
• Holds a NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH or NCRQ Diploma preferred or working towards.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, coach, and motivate at all levels.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to analyse data and produce clear, actionable reports.
• Self–motivated and confident in managing own workload, problem–solving, and contributing to broader operational goals.

Benefits:

• Excellent salary 50–55k
• Flexible start and finish times
• Early finish Friday
• Excellent Pension
• Investment in training and progression (Courses and certs etc)