HSE Manager in North East

The Rewards and Benefits on offer :

A full time and permanent opportunity from day 1!

A competitive basic salary

Free onsite parking

The opportunity to work with an industry leading employer

A generous holiday allowance

Company pension

Cycle to work Scheme

MTrec New Job Opportunity :

MTrec Technical are proudly partnering with our long standing, and prestigious manufacturing client, based in the Durham area with their plans for growth and expansion by recruiting an experienced and dedicated HSE Manager to join their team.

Our client is well established within their sector and are market leaders within their respective industry, thus you will be joining a very secure business, with fantastic opportunities to develop your skills alongside experienced industry professionals.

If have a background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment in a relevant role, apply now for an immediate response

The Job you will do :

Be a role model for Health and Safety; promote and drive a culture of the highest health and safety expectations, with active prevention of H&S issues.

Manage the HSE team, leading on the education of the operations team on best H &S practices for the business .

Provide monthly Health, Safety & Environment Performance reports to Site Director and Group HSE.

Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures tailored to the specific needs of the manufacturing operation.

Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.

Coordinate and facilitate health and safety training programs for all employees, ensuring that they are well-informed about safety protocols and procedures.

Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations and standards and ensure that all legal requirements are met.

Lead incident investigations and work closely with the operations team to develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.

Utilize data and analytics to track health and safety performance metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve safety outcomes.

Stay updated with the latest industry developments, best practices, and regulatory changes related to health and safety, and implement necessary adjustments to policies and procedures.

Encourage employee involvement and feedback in health and safety initiatives to promote a sense of ownership and accountability.

Ensure that emergency response plans are in place, regularly reviewed, and effectively communicated to all employees.

Implement and oversee programs aimed at improving employee well-being, such as ergonomic assessments and mental health support initiatives.

Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure that all equipment and machinery are regularly inspected and maintained to prevent accidents and ensure safe operation.

Lead the development of a robust safety culture that emphasizes proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

Provide guidance and support to line managers in handling health and safety issues and developing solutions to enhance workplace safety.

Ensure effective communication channels are in place to disseminate health and safety information throughout the organization.

About you :

You must hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

It is also essential that you hold level 5 qualification, such as a HND or Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification

You will also be required to hold a membership with relevant professional bodies- IOSH etc.

Demonstrable experience of working in a manufacturing environment with multiple stakeholders

Experience of actively identifying and implementing continuous improvement benefits to the business

Active contribution to day to day & longer-term problem solving in health and safety

Active working knowledge of HSE, NEBOSH and other health and safety standards

Understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements

Reporting methodology / relevant KPIs to drive understanding & change in health and safety

Risk assessment and hazard identification techniques

Knowledge of environmental management systems and sustainability practices