Senior HSE Manager - Heavy Engineering Safety Leader

ion-tec Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

ion-tec Ltd in Rotherham is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environment across our heavy engineering manufacturing operations. You will own ISO-aligned HSE programs and ensure risk controls for workshop and customer sites are robust.

The role requires a hands-on mechanical engineering background, strong leadership, and proven experience with RAMS, training matrices and statutory compliance. This is a senior, site-based position.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent.
• Level 6 NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• GradIOSH or CMIOSH preferred.
• At least five years’ senior HSE management experience in heavy engineering or similar.
• Hands-on mechanical engineering experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE activities across workshop, manufacturing operation and sites.
• Develop and maintain HSE management systems in line with ISO 45001/ISO 14001.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH.
• Prepare RAMS for workshop, installation and field activities.
• Conduct safety inspections, site visits and risk assessments.
• Lead accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain staff Training Matrix and deliver inductions and toolbox talks.
• Monitor HSE performance using KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide practical support on machinery safety and maintenance.
• Act as primary contact for regulatory bodies including HSE.

Skills

HSE leadership

Mechanical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessments

Training management

KPIs & data analysis

Leadership on shop floor

Regulatory liaison

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma

NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety

GradIOSH/CMIOSH

Job description

ion-tec Ltd in Rotherham is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environment across our heavy engineering manufacturing operations. You will own ISO-aligned HSE programs and ensure risk controls for workshop and customer sites are robust.

The role requires a hands-on mechanical engineering background, strong leadership, and proven experience with RAMS, training matrices and statutory compliance. This is a senior, site-based position.