Job Description
HSES Manager
Location: Merseyside (site-based with some UK travel)
Salary: £65,000 £75,000 per annum + car allowance
Sector: Automotive / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced HSES Manager to support and work closely with the HSES Director, playing a key role in the development, maintenance and continual improvement of Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability management systems across our UK operations.
This is a senior, influential role within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, requiring strong technical knowledge of ISO standards, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coach and challenge management teams to drive HSES excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the HSES Director with action plans, technical input, reporting and site engagement
- Lead and support ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internal crossover audits, including preparation for and close-out of third-party audits
- Conduct and review SIP (Systemic Improvement Process) audits against company standards
- Maintain and improve the HSES Management System, including document control and global documentation alignment (GDS)
- Track and report audit actions, investigation findings and corrective actions
- Perform accident and incident analysis, including trend analysis and 5-Why root cause investigations
- Produce HSES performance reports and statistical data for site and senior management
- Develop, manage and monitor continuous improvement and sustainability plans, including sustainability Kaizen processes
- Prepare and deliver HSES communications, alerts and good behaviour campaigns
- Support and contribute to HSES committees and ISO management reviews
- Coach, train and advise plant leadership teams on HSES responsibilities and system effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with current and emerging HSE legislation, maintaining legal registers
- Ensure HSES standards, customer requirements and ZERO Tolerance policies are consistently met
- Support HSES inductions for employees, contractors and visitors
- Act as a key support function for the UK HSES team, promoting best practice and transparency
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within the automotive or high-volume manufacturing sector
- Background as an HSE Engineer, Quality Engineer, HSE Manager or Specialist
- Degree in Engineering (chemistry, mechanical, machinery), Environmental Science, Health & Safety, or equivalent
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 (essential)
- Working knowledge of ISO 50001 and IATF 16949 (highly desirable)
- Proven experience in management systems and document control
- Excellent understanding of UK HSE legislation and customer requirements
- Strong IT skills, including MS Office
- Fluent in English
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership, coaching and influencing skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communicator at all levels of the organisation
- Analytical, solutions-focused and driven by continuous improvement
- High integrity, credibility and personal accountability
- Calm and effective under pressure, with the ability to challenge constructively
The Package
- Competitive salary of £65,000 £75,000 per annum
- Car allowance
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global automotive organisation
- High level of autonomy and influence within the business
- Strong focus on sustainability, continuous improvement and best practice
