Health Safety and Environmental Manager

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Location: Gainsborough (Office-based)

Salary: £65k & £6k car allowance

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager. The HSE Manager will lead, implement, and continually enhance the organisation s Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems across its operational sites. The role ensures full compliance with legislation, internal policies, environmental permits, and recognised industry standards. It promotes a proactive safety culture and supports sustainable environmental performance. Close collaboration with operational teams is essential to maintain alignment with group-wide policies. This position also provides leadership and direction to the SHEQ Advisor team across multiple sites, ensuring consistent delivery of high standards and professional development. Working Hours: 42 hours, Monday Friday plus business-dependent needs.

The role of Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Health & Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety systems aligned with ISO 45001
• Lead risk assessments, HAZOPs, and safe systems of work for operational activities
• Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring effective root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks to operational and maintenance teams
• Monitor performance KPIs and report findings to senior leadership
• Ensure robust emergency response and business continuity plans are up to date and well communicated
• Promote a strong, positive H&S culture across all sites

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, licences, and consents relevant to site operations
• Manage environmental monitoring programmes, including emissions, waste, odour, noise, and other key metrics
• Lead environmental incident investigations and drive preventative measures
• Support continuous improvements in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon impact
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and coordinate site audits and reporting
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and wider sustainability initiatives

Compliance & Governance

• Stay informed of relevant legislative and industry developments
• Update risk assessments, method statements, and permit documentation
• Ensure contractors and visitors comply with all HSE requirements
• Maintain accurate records, procedures, and evidence for audit purposes

Leadership & Management

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to SHEQ Advisors and site teams
• Plan workloads and ensure effective coverage across all operational sites
• Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support development plans
• Encourage collaboration and consistency in applying SHEQ standards
• Mentor and upskill SHEQ personnel through structured training
• Represent the SHEQ function at senior management level

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Support incident and near-miss investigations with statements and evidence as required
• Ensure reporting procedures are followed and understood
• Adhere to risk assessment controls, PPE requirements, SOPs, and legal duties
• Demonstrate exemplary safety behaviour and positively influence site safety standards

The ideal candidate for the role of Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and/or Environmental Management qualifications (e.g., IEMA)
• Significant HSE or SHEQ leadership experience in operational, industrial, utilities, renewable energy, or other process-driven environments
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE and environmental legislation, including COMAH, Environmental Permitting Regulations, and the Health & Safety at Work Act
• Experience managing and developing HSE/SHEQ teams
• Proven experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.