Regional HSSE Manager (North)

Skytanking Havacılık Hizmetleri A.Ş.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation services company in Manchester is seeking an HSSE Manager responsible for promoting safety and compliance in ground operations. You will oversee safety inspections, incident reporting, and training, aiming to foster a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate has experience in the aviation sector and a solid understanding of safety regulations. This position demands excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Experience in the aviation sector is required.
• Strong knowledge of aviation ground operations and safety regulations is a must.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage incident reporting and follow-up actions.
• Provide health and safety training in line with regulations.

Skills

Experience in aviation sector

Strong computer literacy

Excellent interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Job description

Overview

As the HSSE Manager, you are responsible for ensuring safe working practices in compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory standards. You will conduct daily safety inspections, identify and mitigate risks, manage incident reporting, and support investigations. Working closely with the stakeholders, you’ll help foster a strong safety culture across all ground operations, ensuring the protection of our employees, customers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections of activities and operational areas to assess compliance with health and safety standards.
• Enter all incidents, near-misses, and accidents into our Safety Reporting Tool and manage follow-up actions to closure.
• Investigate incidents in collaboration with relevant internal and external parties.
• Generate incident and damage reports tailored to the requirements of stakeholders.
• Provide health and safety training aligned with current legal regulations.
• Evaluate trainee competence during safety training programs.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Identify operational risks, investigate root causes, and propose effective preventive or corrective actions.
• Participate in internal and external audits and lead or support related improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a strong understanding of all relevant safety, health, and security policies.
• Participate in safety training sessions organised by the company.
• Actively promote and support a just and reporting culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in the aviation sector (e.g., ground handling, cargo, airline, or airport operations).
• Solid understanding of aviation ground operations and applicable safety regulations (national and international).
• Working knowledge of occupational health, safety legislation, and safety management systems (SMS).
• Strong computer literacy and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in dynamic environments.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Capable of representing Primeflight and its airline customers professionally and credibly.
• Committed to fostering a positive reporting culture and continuous safety improvement across all levels.

About Us

At Skytanking, we have been providing aviation-related services since 1999. In addition to aviation fuelling, our portfolio includes ground handling, tank farm and hydrant management, investments in fuelling infrastructure, and engineering services. Our customers include airlines, airports and oil companies. Our 3,000 employees refuel an aircraft every 25 seconds on average at more than 93 airports in 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Skytanking is a 100% subsidiary of PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc., which employs around 8,000 people at more than 220 airports.