Health and Safety Manager in South Cave

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