HSE Manager

About the role

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental initiatives at its West Auckland site. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be a visible leader who influences behaviour, drives cultural change and ensures the highest standards of safety performance.

Key responsibilities

• Influence and coach colleagues at all levels to embed safety and environmental responsibility.
• Drive behavioural‑based safety programmes and cultural improvement initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations, develop corrective actions and turn lessons learned into lasting change.
• Analyse safety data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with UK H&S and environmental legislation while continuously raising standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on HSE matters.

Required profile

• Proven HSE leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial or production environment.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) and IOSH membership (minimum TechIOSH).
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience leading investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• NEBOSH National General Certificate
• IOSH membership (TechIOSH)
• Knowledge of UK H&S legislation
• ISO 45001 implementation experience
• ISO 14001 implementation experience

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape safety culture in a well‑established operation.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and personal development.
• Commitment to sustainability and employee well‑being.