HSE Manager - Indsutrial Servicing

Astute People; West Horndon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading servicing generation company in West Horndon seeks an experienced HSE Manager. You will manage the HSE Management System, conduct audits, and provide expert guidance. The ideal candidate is NEBOSH qualified with at least 5 years in heavy engineering. Salary is up to £50,000 plus a van and bonus benefits.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' HSE experience in heavy engineering environments.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the HSE Management System.
• Conduct HSE audits, safety inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

HSE experience in heavy engineering

NEBOSH Diploma

Auditing against ISO standards

Knowledge of UK HSE regulations

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading servicing generation company to recruit a HSE Manager to be based at their office in West Horndon, Essex. The HSE Manager role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 + van + bonus + benefits. If you are a NEBOSH qualified, experienced HSE Manager, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the HSE Manager

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the company HSE Management System in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Conduct internal and external HSE audits, safety inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Provide expert HSE guidance to senior management and project teams, supporting site activities across multiple customer locations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-miss events, producing reports, analysing trends, and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and behavioural safety initiatives to promote a positive safety culture.
• Support bid and tender preparation by developing HSE documentation and assisting with client HSE requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure safe working practices during projects, outages, and high-hazard activities.

Professional qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' HSE experience within heavy engineering environments (e.g., power, petro-chemical, energy, aggregates).
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Health & Safety qualification, with Grad IOSH membership as a minimum.
• Proven internal auditor capability with experience auditing against ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations and experience managing HSE in high-hazard environments.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to client sites nationwide.

Personal skills

• Influential and confident communicator, able to engage at all levels and drive HSE excellence.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with strong judgement and the ability to act decisively in dynamic environments.
• Self‑motivated, professional, and committed to continuous improvement and best‑practice HSE leadership.

Salary and benefits of the HSE Manager role

• Basic salary between £40,000 - £50,000.
• Benefits including van, fuel card and bonus.
• Opportunity to join leading servicing company.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.