On-Site HSES Manager – Safety, Environment & Sustainability

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

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.