Site HSE Manager

Omega PLC; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks a Site HSE Manager to drive health, safety, and environmental excellence. This newly created role involves leading HSE initiatives, coaching teams, and ensuring compliance for over 400 employees. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience in manufacturing and relevant qualifications. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health care plan

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Retailer discounts

33 days holiday

2x annual salary group life assurance

Bike scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Long service awards

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar roles or environments.
• Experience in safety program management, incident investigation, and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health, Safety & Environmental function across the site.
• Develop and implement the site's Environment, Health & Safety deployment plan.
• Lead investigations of accidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety Management

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

Job Title: Site HSE Manager

Job Reward: Up to £60k, 15% Bonus

The Client: Global Manufacturing business, UK market Leader

Reporting to: UK head of HSE, line into Site Director

Job Type: Permanent, newly created role, onsite

Job Location: Warrington area

Commutable from: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Liverpool etc. with good M56, M62 access points

A global multi-site manufacturer with big ambitions for growth. Your site partners with several others around the UK to share best practice.

Are you a passionate and people-centric Health, Safety & Environmental Leader?

Are you able to lead and implement a cultural change programme in HSE excellence on a large manufacturing site?

Do you want to work for a business that invests in its people and fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement? Looking for career progression?

You will collaborate with business leaders, employees, and external stakeholders to implement effective SHE practices that promote well-being, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety. You will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in health, safety, and environmental management onsite.

Responsibilities & Duties – Site HSE Manager

• Lead the Health, Safety & Environmental function across the site, responsible for implementing HSE management systems and the wellbeing of 400+ people on site.
• Develop and implement the site's Environment, Health & Safety deployment plan to deliver objectives aligned with the Group Sustainability and HSE Strategy.
• Coach and mentor teams around HSE initiatives.
• Lead the Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) program.
• Develop and implement an Environmental Management System.
• Establish an effective HSE risk management program to ensure compliance.
• Lead investigations of accidents, environmental, and HSE incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze HSE KPIs to identify improvements.
• Support management teams in developing and executing safety plans, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications

• Leadership experience in safety, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing environments.
• Role model safety leadership, coaching, and development to foster an ‘Exceeding’ H&S culture.
• Empower all workforce levels, from floor to SLT.
• Visible and approachable – always!
• NEBOSH qualification (Certificate or Diploma), ideally graduate IOSH.
• Experience in safety program management, incident investigation, auditing, and training oversight.
• Manufacturing, factory, or warehousing site experience preferred.
• Certificate in Environmental Management (IEMA) preferred.
• Good knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Diploma in Environmental Management desirable.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar roles or environments.
• Proven track record in developing and executing SHE programs and initiatives.

What We Can Offer

• A highly competitive salary.
• Company bonus scheme – 15% (realistic).
• Health care plan.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme.
• Retailer discounts and other perks.
• 33 days holiday.
• 2x annual salary group life assurance.
• Bike scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Long service awards.
• Healthcare cash plan.

For more information, contact Mike Butler at 0113 2123519 or send your CV. Candidates currently holding roles such as Senior HSE Manager, SHE Manager, Factory HSE Manager, Senior HSE Advisor, Group HSE Manager, HSE Leader, Head of HSE, or HSE Lead may be suitable.

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.