HSE Manager (Manufacturing)

A highly reputable manufacturer are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead the development of a world-class safety About the Role Reporting to the Business Excellence & Quality Director, you will take ownership of the site's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy, driving continuous improvement across manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, maintenance, and logistics operations. You'll combine strategic leadership with a hands-on approach, spending time on the shop floor, engaging with colleagues, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping create an environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver the site's Health & Safety strategy and improvement plans. • Lead by example through visible shop floor engagement and coaching. • Build a proactive safety culture through behavioural safety principles, learning teams, and effective near-miss reporting. • Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation, including HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, MHSWR and related regulations. • Lead audits, inspections and corrective action programmes. • Embed health and safety into operational excellence and continuous improvement activities. • Develop practical communications including toolbox talks, safety alerts and training materials. • Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses. • Maintain and continually improve the site's ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System. • Manage internal audits, corrective actions, document control and management reviews. Person Specification • Proven Health & Safety leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. • Experience working with manufacturing processes including machinery, assembly operations and warehousing/logistics. • Professional membership or working towards (CMIOSH) • NEBOSH General Certificate / NEBOSH Diploma (desirable) • Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and its practical application. • Experience maintaining and improving ISO 45001 management systems. • Demonstrated ability to investigate incidents and deliver long-term corrective actions. • Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills. Salary / Package • £ • 25 days holiday • Pension contribution • Flexible working • EV Car Scheme • Finish at lunch on a Friday At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.