HSE Manager (Machining)

Magellan Aerospace; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic HSE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives across its Wrexham sites. This role involves implementing HSE management systems, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing HSE personnel and driving initiatives that enhance operational safety. Join a company dedicated to employee development and a positive work-life balance, where your contributions will significantly impact the safety and well-being of the workforce.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Mental health support

Business performance related bonus

Career development opportunities

Commitment to continued learning

Perkbox discounts

Long Service Awards

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant technical HSE experience.
• Experience managing HSE personnel across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a positive HSE culture across sites.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and policies.
• Develop training programs for safety practices.

Skills

HSE Management Systems

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

OSHA VPP

Environmental Permits Management

Accident Prevention

Training in Work Site Safety

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health sciences

Job description

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a HSE Manager (Machining).

• Full Time Permanent Contract
• 39 hours per week.
• Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

To lead, deliver and maintain a positive HSE culture throughout the Wrexham sites. Ensuring the effective delivery of associated management strategies / action plans to exceed client expectations working towards the prevention of adverse events. Be the go to person for providing HSE professional leadership to our people operating within the businesses, supporting, and advising all operational management teams, employees, and subcontractors.

The individual will be responsible for ensuring Magellan’s compliance to all relevant legislation, provide guidance on how to maintain and achieve compliance. Ensures that HSE polices, procedures and manuals are available and updated at all times.

Perks and Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

Essential Responsibilities

• Experience with the implementation and management of HSE Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and OSHA VPP).
• Experience of managing local council environment permits (IPPC) and driving air emission, water usage and other waste improvement programs ensuring data is collated and presented to stakeholders.
• Monitor, evaluate and review existing, new, and upcoming HSE legislation ensuring the business implements systems and procedures to achieve above legal compliance.
• Develop and maintain an effective 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd party assurance audit schedule using active and re-active monitoring to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure adequate means of distributing and communicating HSE and welfare information obtained from safety organisations and or trade associations regarding any new techniques/developments in areas such as accident prevention, best available techniques (BAT) approved codes of practice.
• Educate and develop a culture which continues to encourage accident, incident & near miss reporting and ensure a timely and appropriate response to all reports.
• Work in conjunction with the training manager ensuring there is an adequate programme of training for HSE.
• Plan and implement programs to train managers, supervisors, and employees in work site safety practices, loss prevention, ergonomics, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• In conjunction with appropriate production, engineering and maintenance staff, review and approve all process, plant/equipment plans, control of contractors ensuring risk assessment and evaluation of the effectiveness of same regarding safe working environment.
• The effective day-to-day management, responsibility for an HSE Advisor and encouraging, mentoring their continuous development.
• Educate, support and review emergency programs (facilitate drills) and take the lead in any emergency response event and interface with regulatory authorities as appropriate.
• Prepare studies and analyses of industrial accident, incident causes for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Provide the leadership team with guidelines in adverse event investigation and direct analysis of data to develop controls to prevent recurrence.
• Manage inspections and audits to detect and eliminate unsafe practices and conditions.

Position Requirements

Academic:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental or occupational health sciences or equivalent combination of training & experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 - 10 years relevant technical HSE experience.
• 5+ years in managing HSE personnel across multiple sites/regions. Experiences of supporting European operations.
• Previous experience within the Aerospace Manufacturing industry is an asset but not a must.

Key Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Motivation
• Critical thinking & Problem solving
• Conflict management
• Timely decision making
  
  

Other skills/Abilities

Skills:

• Proficient English business communications is required.

Abilities:

• The ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures as and when required. Also, the ability to interface with key stakeholders.

Personal Attributes:

• Ethics and Values

About us:

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!