We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental compliance within a manufacturing environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks and promoting a proactive, safety-first culture. Working closely with management and operational teams, you will drive continuous improvement and ensure high standards across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and management systems.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits and workplace inspections, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
- Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and preventative measures.
- Develop and deliver HSE training, inductions and awareness programmes.
- Coordinate emergency response plans, fire safety, first aid provision and emergency drills.
- Monitor HSE performance, analyse incident trends and report on key performance indicators.
- Manage contractor safety and maintain relevant compliance documentation.
- Coach and support managers and colleagues to embed a positive safety culture.
- Drive continuous improvement across health, safety and environmental performance.
About You
- Proven experience in a health and safety leadership or management role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
- NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation, risk assessments and incident investigation.
- Experience conducting audits and managing corrective and preventative actions.
- Good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train, coach and influence others.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable: IOSH membership, COSHH training and experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to lead HSE performance, influence business-wide safety culture and drive meaningful improvements, with potential progression into senior or group-level HSE leadership.
This is full-time, permanent position, based on-site at their North Walsham location.
If you are passionate about safety, compliance, and making a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you.
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HSE Manager in North Walsham employer: Contract Personnel Limited
Join a leading local business that values its drivers and offers a supportive work culture. With over 30 years of industry knowledge, we provide excellent pay rates, holiday accrual, and a dedicated driving team to ensure you find the right work for your situation. Our commitment to employee growth and our open-door policy make this an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the Midlands and Greater Manchester areas.
Contact Details:
Contract Personnel Limited Recruitment Team
