Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

About the role

The HSE Manager will lead health, safety and environmental initiatives across a busy manufacturing site in the North East. You will be responsible for fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, and supporting continuous improvement across operational teams.

Key responsibilities

• Drive a positive health and safety culture throughout the site.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice.
• Support operational teams with risk assessments, mitigation plans and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead internal and external audits, investigations and corrective action programmes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all HSE‑related matters.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a health, safety and environmental leadership role.
• Background in heavy manufacturing or high‑risk process environments.
• Hands‑on approach with the confidence to influence at all organisational levels.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk management principles.
• Ability to work independently while building strong cross‑functional relationships.

Required skills