Health and Safety Manager in Slough

Health and Safety Manager– South East c£70k South ABJ6781 PERM As Health & Safety (H&S) Manager you will join an established manufacturing organisation to take a leading role in managing Health & Safety across a complex, high-hazard manufacturing site in the south east. The site operates under
Upper Tier COMAH
regulations, making this a key position for an experienced Health & Safety (SHE) professional with strong knowledge of process safety, regulatory compliance and high-hazard manufacturing environments. As HSE Manager you will work closely with the Site Manager and wider leadership team, you will provide visible, practical Health & Safety leadership while supporting continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities ·
Lead and manage the site's Health & Safety (SGE, HSE, SHEQ) management systems. ·
Support site leadership in maintaining compliance with Upper Tier COMAH Regulations and UK legislation. ·
Provide expert Health & Safety advice to the site leadership team. ·
Identify and implement improvements to reduce workplace injuries, incidents and exposure risks. ·
Lead and develop the site Health & Safety team. ·
Manage key site processes including induction, contractor management and emergency response drills. ·
Audit critical control systems, including Permit to Work, and ensure any deficiencies are addressed. ·
Lead investigations into accidents, injuries and incidents and oversee corrective actions. ·
Develop and deliver Health & Safety training programmes. ·
Support emergency response activities and act as an Incident Controller when required. ·
Monitor and report key Health & Safety performance metrics. ·
Liaise with external stakeholders and regulatory authorities when required. ·
Support wider Group SHE activities, including audits and continuous improvement initiatives. ·
Promote a strong, proactive and visible Health & Safety culture across the site. Qualifications and Experience ·
Health & Safety leadership experience within chemical, process or another high-hazard manufacturing environment e.g. Experience within industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, polymers, coatings, energy, waste processing or other COMAH-regulated environments would be highly relevant. ·
Previous experience working on an Upper Tier COMAH site. ·
Strong practical knowledge of Permit to Work, COSHH, Risk Assessment, CDM and Management of Change (MOC). ·
A strong understanding of process safety. ·
Practical experience within the chemical sector, ideally involving hazardous chemical processing. ·
Experience leading accident, incident and investigation processes. ·
Experience of emergency response and training as an Incident Controller. ·
Experience developing and delivering Health & Safety training. ·
Good knowledge of ISO 45001 and established Health & Safety management systems. ·
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification. ·
Chartered IOSH membership, or evidence of working towards Chartered status. ·
Relevant experience within a high-hazard, process or chemical manufacturing environment. ·
A practical, visible and hands-on leadership style. ·
Flexibility to work extended days when required to support planned plant maintenance events. ·
Occasional travel to other company sites to support audits and wider Group SHE activities. ·
Commitment to maintaining regulatory, company and ISO standards. To Apply: Please send a word doc CV to Alison Basson at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, Ref: ABJ6781 on 07814547440 to
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