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 Management • Ensure 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 operations • Identify, assess, and mitigate site-wide EHS risks, particularly those associated with flame fusion processes and hazardous materials • Maintain and continuously improve risk assessment processes, ensuring they remain relevant to operational changes Systems & Continuous Improvement • Develop, implement, and maintain effective EHS management systems aligned with business and regulatory requirements • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve environmental performance, and enhance operational safety • Maintain EHS documentation in line with internal quality management systems Occupational Health • Manage the site Occupational Health programme in collaboration with external providers • Ensure appropriate referral processes, case management, and follow-up actions are in place • Support health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives relevant to industrial exposure risks Incident Management & Investigation • Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses using structured root cause analysis techniques • Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked to completion • Act as key liaison with insurers and external bodies in relation to personal injury claims and site incidents Training & Culture • Develop and deliver EHS training programmes, inductions, and toolbox talks • Identify training needs across all levels of the organisation • Promote a strong behavioural safety culture and continuous awareness across the site Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Support managers and team leaders in fulfilling their EHS responsibilities • Act as the site subject matter expert for all EHS matters • Promote engagement and accountability across all departments Auditing & Performance Monitoring • Plan and conduct internal EHS audits and compliance inspections • Track, analyse, and report on EHS KPIs and performance trends • Identify opportunities for improvement and report findings to senior leadership Environmental Management • Develop and implement environmental management initiatives focused on compliance, risk reduction, and sustainability • Support reduction in waste, emissions, and environmental impact of site operations Key Requirements: • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential • Environmental qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent) desirable • Proven experience in a senior EHS role within a manufacturing or industrial environment • Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation, including COSHH and DSEAR (or similar high-hazard processes) • Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis techniques • Experience managing occupational health programmes • Experience working with insurers on incident and claims management • Proven track record of delivering EHS training and culture change programmes • Experience conducting audits and implementing management systems • Strong leadership and influencing skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities • Structured and analytical approach to problem solving • Ability to operate independently and take ownership of site-wide EHS performance • Strong organisational and planning skills • Ability to train, coach, and develop others • Proactive, self-starting approach with a continuous improvement mindset The Package: • £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience • Salary sacrifice pension scheme • Working hours: 37-hour contract - flexible on start and finish times • 25 days annual leave