HSE Manager

  • Headway Recruitment
  • May 01, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

HSE Manager

£45,000 - £55,000 Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
25 days holiday + healthcare cash plan + strong pension

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced HSE Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business.

This is a key role within the organisation, working closely with senior leadership to ensure compliance, drive best practice, and continuously improve health, safety and environmental standards across site.

The Role - HSE Manager
As HSE Manager, you'll take ownership of all health, safety and environmental activity, ensuring the business remains compliant, proactive and forward-thinking.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading all Health, Safety and Environmental activity across site
  • Conducting risk assessments and identifying hazards across plant, equipment and processes
  • Investigating accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing improvements
  • Ensuring compliance with current and upcoming legislation
  • Developing, maintaining and auditing safety policies, procedures and documentation
  • Managing COSHH and maintaining accurate records
  • Driving environmental compliance, including permits and monitoring requirements
  • Supporting and delivering HSE training across the workforce
  • Acting as the key point of contact for external bodies, auditors and insurers
  • Supporting safe systems of work including permit to work processes
  • Providing guidance to management to ensure a safe and compliant working environment
This is a hands-on role where you'll be visible across the business, influencing culture as well as compliance.
What I'm Looking For
  • Proven experience in a HSE Manager or similar role within manufacturing or engineering
  • NEBOSH qualified
  • Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and environmental standards
  • Experience with audits, investigations and compliance frameworks
  • Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels
  • Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
What's on Offer
  • Salary £45,000 - £55,000
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • 25 days holiday
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Good pension contribution
  • Stable, well-established business with long-term opportunity
If you're an experienced HSE Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact, I'd love to have a conversation.