HSES Manager

Vantage Consulting Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an HSES Manager in Plymouth. This role leads all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability activities, ensuring compliance and driving initiatives across the manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and over 8 years of EHS leadership within a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary of £55,000 to £60,000 plus benefits including a bonus and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

10% bonus

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension contribution

Health & wellbeing support

Employee share programme

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations.
• Lead day-to-day Health & Safety management.
• Develop H&S improvement and prevention programmes.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Manage risk assessments and emergency planning.
• Oversee environmental management and waste compliance.
• Lead environmental analysis and energy reviews.
• Monitor KPIs and present updates to leadership.
• Engage with shopfloor teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage PPE procurement and supplier contracts.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

8+ years' experience leading EHS in manufacturing

Strong knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations

Experience leading audits and compliance monitoring

Experience driving sustainability initiatives

Influencing and engagement skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Good IT literacy (MS Office)

Education

Degree-level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, H&S, or related discipline

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

HSES Manager
Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Manager
Location: Plymouth | Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

About the Company

A global engineering and manufacturing organisation, recognised for innovation in energy management, automation, and sustainable operations. The Plymouth site is a key manufacturing facility producing advanced domestic heating and smart control products. The business is known for strong corporate standards, robust safety culture, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Plant Director, the HSES Manager will lead all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability activities across the site. This position combines hands‑on Health & Safety leadership with continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives, offering both operational involvement and strategic influence within the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental, energy, and facilities regulations.
• Lead day‑to‑day Health & Safety management across the manufacturing site.
• Develop and implement H&S improvement and prevention programmes.
• Conduct and lead internal and external audits.
• Manage risk assessments, emergency planning, and contingency processes.
• Oversee environmental management including waste, emissions, and regulatory compliance (e.g., RoHS/WEEE).
• Lead environmental analysis and energy reviews, implementing reduction initiatives.
• Promote corporate sustainability commitments and site performance goals.
• Monitor KPIs and present performance updates to leadership.
• Engage with shopfloor teams, engineers, and cross‑functional departments.
• Act as key liaison with regulatory bodies, employee representatives, and external stakeholders.
• Manage PPE procurement, supplier contracts, and cost tracking.
• Deploy best‑practice safety and environmental methodologies.

Why Join?

• Work for a globally recognised engineering and sustainability‑focused organisation.
• Visible leadership role reporting directly to the Plant Director.
• Opportunity to influence both operational safety and long‑term environmental strategy.
• Mix of hands‑on engagement and strategic project work.
• Strong corporate systems, tools, and support.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members.

Essential Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent.
• 8+ years' experience leading EHS within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations and management systems.
• Experience leading audits and compliance monitoring.
• Experience driving sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to influence and engage at all organisational levels.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good IT literacy (MS Office).
• Lead Auditor accreditation desirable.

Education

Degree‑level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, H&S, or related discipline (preferred).

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000-£60,000.
• 10% bonus.
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays.
• Pension contribution.
• Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Employee share programme.
• Health & wellbeing support and additional benefits.

Working Hours

Standard site hours: Monday‑Thursday: 08:00‑16:30, Friday: 08:00‑15:30.

Flexible alignment with production hours available: Monday‑Thursday: 07:00‑16:00, Friday: 07:00‑11:50.

39‑hour paid week. Role is primarily site‑based (5 days), with occasional ad‑hoc remote flexibility.