Process Safety Lead

South West | £70,000 – £75,000 + Generous Sign-On Bonus!

Are you a seasoned safety professional with a strong background in process safety within a highly regulated manufacturing environment?

Do you thrive on leading from the front, driving cultural change, and embedding best-in-class safety standards?

We’re recruiting for a Process Safety Lead to join a forward-thinking, global manufacturing business based in the South West. This is a critical leadership role that will see you influence and shape the safety strategy across a complex and high-performing site.

The Opportunity:

You’ll take ownership of all process safety management activities, ensuring compliance with both internal standards and external regulatory requirements. You\’ll work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and compliance teams to embed a proactive safety culture and deliver sustainable safety improvements.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the process safety strategy.
• Drive compliance with COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX, and other relevant regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, HAZOPs, and safety studies across key processes.
• Influence operational teams to embed robust safety behaviours and practices.
• Support incident investigations and drive root cause analysis.
• Liaise with external regulators and ensure documentation is audit-ready.
• Mentor and coach teams on process safety awareness and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a process safety or related leadership role in a highly regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, or medical devices).
• Deep understanding of COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX, and process hazard analysis techniques.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent safety qualification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• A proactive and strategic mindset with a passion for safety excellence.

Ready to take the lead in a role where safety truly matters? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.