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This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for leading Environmental, Health & Safety strategy at the company's primary manufacturing site while developing systems that can support future site expansion. You will take ownership of compliance, risk management, cultural engagement and environmental performance, ensuring that HSE is embedded into the daily rhythm of the operation.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the competent person for Health & Safety under UK legislation
Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE regulations and statutory requirements
Lead risk assessments, COSHH assessments, PUWER compliance and safe systems of work
Drive incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring meaningful corrective actions
Manage accident reporting, preventative measures and safety improvements
Coordinate external inspections and regulatory audits
Oversee environmental compliance including waste management and emissions control
Develop and implement a structured HSE management framework aligned to ISO principles
Establish a clear operational cadence for safety management across the site
Build dashboards and data-led reporting for leadership visibility
Create standardised documentation, templates and risk frameworks
Implement audit programmes to support long-term compliance and scalability
Champion a proactive, positive safety culture across the business
Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings and workforce engagement activities
Support managers in taking ownership of safety within their departments
Develop training plans and competency frameworks to strengthen capability
Work closely with Operations and Quality teams to embed HSE into production activities
Support new equipment installations, process changes and layout improvements
Participate in validation, change control and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure the site continues to grow safely and sustainably
Drive initiatives to reduce waste, improve recycling and lower environmental impact
Monitor energy usage and environmental performance
Support sustainability targets and regulatory environmental requirements
Requirements:
NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
Experience within regulated or complex manufacturing environments (such as medical, food, automotive, chemical or similar)
Proven experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis
Experience building or improving structured HSE management systems
Strong leadership and communication skills across shop floor to senior leadership
Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 frameworks
Exposure to multi-site operations or international businesses
Experience within high-growth or scaling manufacturing organisations
What we offer:
A seat at the leadership table within a growing manufacturing site
The opportunity to build systems and culture from the ground up
Genuine influence over how safety and environmental standards evolve as the company grows
Strong career progression as the organisation continues to expand