HSE Manager: COMAH & ISO Excellence Lead

Millbank; Wigan; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental compliance at a busy production facility within a heavily regulated chemical manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on COMAH experience, driving continuous improvement, and managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems while engaging senior stakeholders and site personnel to foster a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental management position within a chemical or other major hazard industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of COMAH requirements and experience supporting process safety activities and risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, including internal auditing and compliance monitoring.
• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate and IOSH Managing Safely qualification, with Lead Auditor certification highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, lead safety initiatives and promote a strong safety-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the site's health, safety and environmental management systems, ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct incident investigations, determine root causes and implement corrective actions to minimise risk and prevent future occurrences.
• Manage audit programmes, regulatory compliance activities, legislative updates and site-wide HSE improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate safety training, emergency preparedness exercises, risk assessments and safe systems of work across the facility.
• Develop environmental performance strategies, oversee permit compliance and provide regular HSE performance reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

HSE management

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Incident investigations

Audit programs

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH Level 3

IOSH Managing Safely

Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental compliance at a busy production facility within a heavily regulated chemical manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on COMAH experience, driving continuous improvement, and managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems while engaging senior stakeholders and site personnel to foster a strong safety culture.