At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety, health, and environment strategies in a major hazard industrial setting.
- Company: Join Vale Europe, a global leader in nickel refining with over 120 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy private health cover, generous pension contributions, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Be part of a high-performing team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and environmental performance in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Five years' experience in SHE management and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager for an exciting permanent opportunity on behalf of their client in Swansea. The role is based at the Mond Nickel Refinery, owned and operated by Vale Europe. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SHE Manager, HSE Manager or Health & Safety Leader to join a globally recognised organisation and play a key role in safety, environmental performance and operational excellence.
As SHE Manager, you will join the Clydach Refinery Leadership Team, reporting directly to the UK Head of Operations. Working within a major hazard industrial environment, you will provide strategic leadership across Safety, Health, Environment, Process Safety and Security, ensuring full regulatory compliance, effective risk management and continuous improvement. You will play a critical role in shaping the site's SHE strategy, supporting operational teams and maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the refinery's Safety, Health, Environment and Security function.
- Own and maintain the SHE Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Develop and implement the site's SHE strategy in line with business objectives and corporate requirements.
- Lead compliance with COMAH regulations, including management systems and Safety Report requirements.
- Provide expert SHE guidance and support to senior leaders and operational teams.
- Drive continuous improvement across safety culture, environmental performance, governance and compliance.
- Lead emergency preparedness, resilience planning and crisis management activities.
- Support operational improvements, organisational change and capital projects through effective risk management.
- Build strong relationships with regulators, emergency services and external stakeholders.
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing SHE and Security team.
About You
We are looking for an experienced SHE Manager, HSE Manager or Health, Safety & Environment professional with a background in a major hazard industry, such as Chemicals, Metals and mining, Oil & gas, Energy, Manufacturing, or other COMAH-regulated environments. You will have the confidence to operate at a strategic level while remaining visible and engaged with operational teams.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years' experience managing teams and delivering performance through coaching, mentoring and development.
- Experience operating at a strategic level, ideally as part of a senior leadership team.
- Degree qualified in science, engineering, environmental or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level SHE qualification.
- Relevant environmental qualification, such as ISEP membership or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience working within a COMAH-regulated or major hazard environment.
- Strong understanding of process safety management and major hazard risk principles.
- Experience engaging with regulators, emergency services and external stakeholders.
- Experience leading change and supporting operational transformation.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
- Lead by example and engage confidently with employees at all levels.
- Build credibility through strong relationships, sound judgement and consistent decision-making.
- Influence and challenge constructively to ensure SHE remains central to business decisions.
- Demonstrate resilience when managing complex operational and regulatory challenges.
- Promote collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop teams and create an environment where people can perform at their best.
- Apply a practical and balanced approach to risk management while supporting operational excellence.
Benefits include:
- Full Family Private Health Cover
- 6% employee, 11% Employer Pension Contributions
- 35% Annual Bonus (that’s from £23,728 to £29,001) DOE on agreed salary
- X2 Life Cover
- Optional Share Participation
This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised leader in nickel refining as a SHE Manager / HSE Manager within a major hazard industrial environment.
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager in Clydach employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and professionalism on construction sites. With opportunities for growth and development, employees can enhance their skills while enjoying a competitive hourly rate and a consistent Monday to Friday schedule in the vibrant community of Caerphilly.
