Health and Safety Manager in Hebburn

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Health and Safety Manager, A&P Tyne

Our guiding principle is to put safety at the heart of everything we do. A&P\'s number one priority is to safeguard the safety and wellbeing of our staff, customers and sub-contractors.

As part of our commitment we are looking for an HSE Manager to lead and maintain our team\'s awareness of the potential for unplanned losses of people, time, reputation and equipment. Could that be you?

So who are we?

Located in Hebburn and operating the largest commercial dry-dock on the East Coast of England, A&P

Tyne has been at the heart of the North East\'s shipbuilding communities for decades.

Within our facility we have the largest commercial dry-dock as well as two deep water berths and a fabrication facility complete with panel line, rolling, plasma and gas burning machines.

We commit to keeping each other safe in every decision we make. By working together - we reduce the risk of accidents in our workplace. We invest heavily in creating the right processes, infrastructure and behaviours to ensure a happy, healthy and prosperous workplace.

Our varied and diverse order book at A&P Tyne means that our workforce carries out ship repair and conversion work for commercial vessels and the offshore community, so you will have opportunities to use your skills on an exciting variety of different projects

So, what will you do?

• The role blends strategic leadership and team development while remaining grounded in daily operations managing your team responsible for all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) functions at A&P Tyne, reporting regularly to senior management on key safety KPIs and environmental performance
• You\'ll be overseeing compliance with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards, across operations such as cleaning, blasting, painting, tank cleaning, insulation, hot work, heavy steel fabrication, dry docks, panel lines, and subcontractors within the facility
• This role is critical to ensuring a safe, legally compliant, and environmentally responsible working environment across a multi-disciplinary site with heavy machinery, hazardous materials, water safety risks, and high-risk fabrication and maintenance operations.
• You\'ll manage / oversee / undertake risk assessments and hazard identification for all operational activities including hot work, confined spaces, and work at height.
• Oversee HSE procedures for cleaning, blasting, painting, tank cleaning, insulation, and fabrication activities as well as ensure water safety protocols are in place and maintained, particularly around dry docks and wet environments
• Monitor and enforce safe systems of work for operation of heavy machinery and mobile plant.
• Ensure permit-to-work systems are effectively implemented, particularly for hot work and confined space entry
• Manage the performance and compliance of subcontractors working on site
• Coordinate environmental and safety audits, inspections, and emergency drills as well as maintain and develop site-wide safety culture through training, toolbox talks, and engagement
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective / preventive actions
• You\'ll work with relevant authorities, certification bodies, and external stakeholders when needed

And what are we looking for?

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience in a similar HSE role within a heavy engineering, marine, or industrial environment.
• Proven experience working with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience managing high-risk activities: hot work, confined space, heavy lifts, blasting, painting, and water safety.
• Strong knowledge of relevant HSE legislation and best practices.
• Experience with managing and auditing subcontractors and third-party vendors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Competence in incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring, waste management, and pollution control.

Why join us?

• Personal Growth - This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts from the marine and structural engineering industries. The chance to be part of a team making a real impact on the future of the business
• Financial Security - with important benefits like your Pension which includes a monthly employer contribution by A&P Tyne up to 4% and Life cover at 7 x your basic salary is part of your package.
• Healthy Living - At APCL we support healthy living and provide help when its needed. To ensure that you are able to take time off when you need it, we offer sick pay and to cover everyday health we have a health cash plan, which gives you access to money back on everyday healthcare costs. Your dental, optical and physiotherapy as well as wellness services including counselling sessions, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP are included.
• Work-life Balance - We offer 25 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays. Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave support you during those significant life changes, helping you to balance your family responsibilities with work.

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for A&P are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.