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Safety, Health & Environment Manager

JR United Kingdom

Fawley

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GBP 50,000 - 90,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SHE Manager to lead safety and environmental initiatives at their Fawley Plant. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of SHE strategies, engage with regulatory bodies, and promote continuous improvement in safety practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that values sustainability and employee empowerment. If you have a passion for safety and environmental stewardship, this role is designed for you.

Benefits

Sustainability-focused culture
Career growth opportunities
Diverse workplace
Employee engagement initiatives

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in SHE management, preferably in a chemical processing environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to implement safety programs effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage interactions with regulatory agencies.
  • Develop and implement SHE strategies and training programs for staff.

Skills

Leadership
Safety Management
Environmental Compliance
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Data Analysis
Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Safety or Environmental Engineering
Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Client:

PeopleScout

Location:

Fawley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

For our client, we are looking for the SHE Manager to be responsible for implementing, evaluating and monitoring all operational activities to minimize risk or hazard to safety, health, security or the environment for the company's operations in the Fawley Plant. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with the local authority's hazardous consents and statutory legislation and all relevant notifications, safety report standards and formulation of supporting documentation, offsite planning, emergency response planning and organization.

What’s in it For You:

  • Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement.
  • Work as part of a global SHEQ team, with the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
  • The support of an organisation that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

What You Will Do:

  • Ensure legal compliance relevant to all applicable national regulations including COMAH and related intervention plans such as Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres (DSEAR), Human Factors, Process Safety, and Mechanical Integrity.
  • Manage the communications and interactions with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Environment Agency (EA), and other regulatory agencies ensuring compliance with all notifications and requirements.
  • Promote the organization's Goal Zero safety culture and establish strategies to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
  • Implementation of the organization's SHE global strategies, Life Critical Policies (LCP) and initiatives relevant to the site. Develop and communicate these to engage and motivate staff in all aspects of policy and procedure application.
  • Assessing SHE compliance within the location including collection and reporting of relevant data to regulatory agencies and internal organization functions in a timely manner.
  • Minimise SHE risk within the location through working with functional teams to reduce risks in operational activities through development of associated SHE standards, operating procedures and assessments. Develop and maintain risk and COSHH assessments as well as identify activities and analyse operational environmental aspects and impacts.
  • Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy for SHE, ensuring employee engagement and participation.
  • Support the engineering function in projects and processes, including but not limited to Management Of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), and Process Safety.
  • Develop, implement and maintain SHE systems relevant to ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO 45001 standards.
  • Carry out accident, incident and near miss investigations, as well as monitor and track corrective and preventative actions.
  • Ensure policies and strategies are in place to achieve location and regional SHE annual goals and objectives. Lead and support initiatives as necessary and report on progress as required.
  • Provide advice and support to all staff to achieve and maintain the SHE objectives and standards. Promote SHE initiatives, improvements, developments and programs at all times.
  • Establish and revise SHE procedures and guidelines and periodically review existing procedures as required. Implement industry best practices, systems and standards as relevant.
  • Develop and provide SHE training programs to all staff within the site and wider business as relevant.
  • Develop close working relationships and knowledge sharing with SHE personnel and management team in the wider inside communities.
  • Support all functions on the Fawley site on SHE and other relevant areas.
  • Demonstrate through all daily activities a personal commitment to safety, health and the environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Degree in Safety or Environmental Engineering, or in a related field, such as Chemical or Process Engineering
  • 8 years proven experience in a similar role
  • Proven ability to lead, develop and implement programs and processes
  • Experience working in a top tier COMAH site, preferably in a chemical processing environment
  • Strong people skills, team-orientated, self-starter and highly motivated individual
  • Practical, flexible and involved approach to providing SHE support and services at all staff levels and locations within Fawley and UK
  • Extensive and detailed knowledge of SHE practices, standards and general legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Strong computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft products and the capability to analyse SHE related data and trends

Physical Demands:

This role requires working in a chemical manufacturing plant. The role is office-based role with an occasional requirement to audit offsite or physically investigate incidents of note in the Fawley plant.

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