Site HSE Manager

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing business is seeking a passionate Health, Safety & Environmental Leader to implement effective SHE practices. This newly created role involves leading HSE initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and well-being for over 400 employees on site.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company bonus scheme – up to 15%

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar roles or environments.
• Good knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health, Safety & Environmental function across the site.
• Develop and implement the site’s Environment, Health & Safety deployment plan.
• Coach and mentor teams around HSE initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Coaching

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

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• 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 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 capable of leading and implementing 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 are the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in health, safety, and environmental management onsite.

Responsibilities & Duties – Site Health, Safety & Environmental (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 BBS (Behaviour Based Safety) program.
• Develop and implement an Environmental Management System.
• Establish an effective EH&S risk management program to ensure compliance.
• Lead investigations of accidents and incidents to identify and maintain corrective actions.
• Analyze EH&S KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Work with management teams to develop annual safety plans, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications – Site HSE Manager

• Leadership experience in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Role model safety leadership and coach others to foster an ‘Exceeding’ H&S culture.
• Empower all workforce levels, from floor to SLT.
• Always visible and approachable.
• 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 - HSE Manager

• Highly competitive salary.
• Company bonus scheme – up to 15%.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme.