SHE Specialist - H & S Biased

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LANXESS UK seeks a SHE Specialist – H&S Biased at Trafford Park, Manchester. This onsite, full-time role drives safety culture, owns the IMS, and collaborates with managers to ensure compliant, safe operations on a busy chemical site.

You will manage audits, risk assessments, training, and KPI reporting, engaging with shift teams to embed robust HSE practices and regulatory compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Requires HND/degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related technical field.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent).
• 3–10 years in high-hazard manufacturing (chemical/petrochemical/oil & gas).
• Strong COSHH/COMAH exposure and ISO internal audit background.

Responsibilities

• Lead site risk assessments and COSHH evaluations.
• Maintain and update the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Oversee internal audits and Documaster SHE framework for compliance gaps.
• Deliver safety inductions and maintain SHE training matrix.
• Analyze performance data and prepare Monthly SHE reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Occupational safety knowledge

Safety training

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Site safety audits

Education

HND or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Job Highlights

SHE Specialist – H & S Biased
Trafford Park, Manchester. Onsite Full time, Permanent.

About the role
As a vital member of the site SHE team, the SHE Specialist – H & S Biased is responsible for ensuring chemical manufacturing plant HSE standards are maintained on a daily basis. Reporting directly to the SHE Manager, this role acts as a driving force for safety culture across the site by maintaining a strong physical presence on the shopfloor, actively interacting with facility managers, supervisors, and operatives, and regularly communicating critical safety information with shift teams.

The position provides comprehensive regulatory governance and technical oversight to ensure that both statutory UK legislation and global corporate HSE frameworks are met and upheld to the highest standards. This includes owning the site Integrated Management System (IMS), overseeing complete internal and external compliance audit cycles, and executing crucial risk management processes across the Trafford Park production facility.

• Lead and execute comprehensive risk evaluations including updating site Risk Assessments and conducting systematic COSHH assessments.
• Develop, update, and maintain the site Integrated Management System (IMS) documentation alongside health, safety, and security procedures.
• Manage the Internal Audit Team and oversee the monthly Documaster SHE framework to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Drive visible shopfloor safety engagement through routine site walk-throughs, safety drills, and coordinating tool box talks.
• Investigate and evaluate near-misses and plant incidents on a daily basis to implement preventative measures and track ongoing action points.
• Own the site SHE Training matrix, working alongside departmental managers to deliver safety inductions and verify KPI compliance.
• Compile, analyze, and present complex performance data via Monthly SHE reports and key regulatory submissions to external parties.

Experience / Skills

• HND or Degree qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent credential (minimum baseline).
• 3 to 10 years of professional experience within a high-hazard manufacturing setting such as a chemical, petrochemical, or oil & gas facility.
• Strong understanding of COMAH regulatory environments and Major Accident Hazard (MAH) training frameworks.
• Certified ISO Internal Auditor with a working background managing ISO 14001 compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to break down complex raw datasets into digestible information across all organisational levels.

LANXESS UK is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed to support your application.