HSE Manager

Leeds Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
An established UK manufacturer is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to take ownership of site-wide compliance, culture, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role driving best practice across HSE systems within a busy production environment.
  • The salary for this role is £45k - £50k.
  • This is a multi-site role covering 3 sites in the West Yorkshire area.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established British manufacturer supplying high-quality products into specialist care and commercial markets. With a strong heritage and reputation for craftsmanship, the business is investing in strengthening its HSE culture and operational standards.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems
  • Lead and deliver a structured HSE activity plan to ensure ongoing compliance
  • Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations
  • Promote a proactive safety-first culture through training, engagement and leadership
  • Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and maintain all relevant certifications
  • Implement and manage environmental systems aligned to ISO 14001 (or equivalent)
  • Drive sustainability initiatives, reducing waste, energy usage and environmental impact
  • Manage environmental compliance including waste, emissions and reporting
  • Collaborate with production teams to maintain Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
  • Lead HSE committee activity and drive continuous improvement across site
  • Deliver training at all levels and act as the HSE subject matter expert
  • Liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies and suppliers

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential)
  • Proven HSE experience within manufacturing or production environments
  • Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation
  • Experience implementing and managing ISO 14001 or similar systems
  • Skilled in risk assessment, auditing, investigations and corrective actions
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience reporting on HSE KPIs and presenting to senior leadership
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement

What's on Offer

What's on offer:

  • Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
  • Autonomy to influence culture and drive measurable improvements
  • Stable, well-established business with strong market reputation
  • Collaborative leadership team and supportive environment
Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7022689
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Health, Safety & Environment
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-052026-7022689