HSE Manager – Lead Site Health, Safety & Environment

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to shape and drive the health, safety and environmental strategy for our manufacturing site in Bishop Auckland. You will champion a proactive safety culture and lead behavioural safety initiatives across a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the site’s HSE agenda, embedding a safety‑first mindset.
• Develop and deliver behavioural safety programmes and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Conduct incident investigations, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor performance data, analyse trends and create practical improvement plans.
• Provide expert guidance to managers on HSE matters.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in HSE within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
• IOSH membership at TechIOSH level or higher.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
• Experience investigating incidents and driving improvements.
• Background in heavy manufacturing, engineering, COMAH‑regulated or other high‑risk industries is a plus.

Required skills

• Incident investigation
• Root‑cause analysis
• Trend analysis
• Regulatory compliance

What we offer

• Salary £55,000–£65,000 plus a 10% performance bonus.
• Permanent, full‑time role with career development opportunities.
• Dynamic, supportive environment within a well‑established manufacturing operation.