HSE Manager

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an industry-leading specialist manufacturing business with their search for an experienced HSE Manager.Overall Purpose:The HSE Manager will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the Company's health, safety and environmental management systems, ensuring legal compliance while embedding a proactive safety culture.Acting as the site's technical expert, the role provides strategic and operational HSE leadership, advising the Managing Director and wider leadership team to support safe, compliant and high-performing operations.Key Duties:Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure full compliance with all applicable UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, including COSHH, DSEAR, and other relevant regulations linked to high-temperature and gas-handling operationsIdentify, assess, and mitigate site-wide EHS risks, particularly those associated with flame fusion processes and hazardous materialsMaintain and continuously improve risk assessment processes, ensuring they remain relevant to operational changesSystems & Continuous ImprovementDevelop, implement, and maintain effective EHS management systems aligned with business and regulatory requirementsDrive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve environmental performance, and enhance operational safetyMaintain EHS documentation in line with internal quality management systemsOccupational HealthManage the site Occupational Health programme in collaboration with external providersEnsure appropriate referral processes, case management, and follow-up actions are in placeSupport health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives relevant to industrial exposure risksIncident Management & InvestigationLead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses using structured root cause analysis techniquesEnsure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked to completionAct as key liaison with insurers and external bodies in relation to personal injury claims and site incidentsTraining & CultureDevelop and deliver EHS training programmes, inductions, and toolbox talksIdentify training needs across all levels of the organisationPromote a strong behavioural safety culture and continuous awareness across the siteLeadership & Stakeholder EngagementSupport managers and team leaders in fulfilling their EHS responsibilitiesAct as the site subject matter expert for all EHS mattersPromote engagement and accountability across all departmentsAuditing & Performance MonitoringPlan and conduct internal EHS audits and compliance inspectionsTrack, analyse, and report on EHS KPIs and performance trendsIdentify opportunities for improvement and report findings to senior leadershipEnvironmental ManagementDevelop and implement environmental management initiatives focused on compliance, risk reduction, and sustainabilitySupport reduction in waste, emissions, and environmental impact of site operationsKey Requirements:NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essentialEnvironmental qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent) desirableProven experience in a senior EHS role within a manufacturing or industrial environmentStrong knowledge of UK EHS legislation, including COSHH and DSEAR (or similar high-hazard processes)Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis techniquesExperience managing occupational health programmesExperience working with insurers on incident and claims managementProven track record of delivering EHS training and culture change programmesExperience conducting audits and implementing management systemsStrong leadership and influencing skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilitiesStructured and analytical approach to problem solvingAbility to operate independently and take ownership of site-wide EHS performanceStrong organisational and planning skillsAbility to train, coach, and develop othersProactive, self-starting approach with a continuous improvement mindsetThe Package:£50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experienceSalary sacrifice pension schemeWorking hours: 37-hour contract - flexible on start and finish times25 days annual leaveTPBN1_UKTJ