Closing Date for Application:
Wednesday 12/08/2026
About Us
Polypipe Ulster, part of the Genuit Group, Polypipe designs and manufactures products for the domestic, commercial, and industrial construction sectors.
Our exceptional teams apply their first-class technical, customer service and manufacturing expertise to understand our customers’ needs and solve tomorrow’s water, climate and ventilation challenges. Our loyal and highly skilled workforce are key to our success of delivering sustainable climate and water management solutions, everywhere.
Role Overview
The HSE Managerprovides strategic leadership and direction for all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities.This role ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements, drives continuous improvement in safety performance, and fosters a proactive safety culture throughout the organisation. The HSE Manager works closely withall departments and at all levelsto minimise risk, enhance employee wellbeing, and support sustainable manufacturing practices.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with UK& IrelandHealth & Safety Regulations
Develop and implement the organisation’s HSE strategy aligned with businessobjectivesand industry best practice.
Advisetheleadershipon emerging risks, regulatory changes, andlong‑termHSE priorities.
Oversee risk assessments and safe systems of workforinjection moulding, extrusion,fabrications, com pounding,transport,warehousingand recycling.
Ensure robust controls for polymer dust, fumes, VOCs, static electricity, and thermal hazards.
Lead process safety initiatives, including machine guarding, interlocks,hot‑runnersystems, andhigh‑temperatureoperations.
Lead environmental strategy, including waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, andcarbon‑reductioninitiatives.
Supportcircular‑economyinitiatives, including recycled content, regrind management, and sustainable materialselection.
Oversee incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
Ensure robust reporting, trend analysis, and communication of HSE performance.
Engage with customers, suppliers, and industry bodies on HSE matters, including plastics sustainability and compliance expectations.
Represent the company in external audits, industry forums, and regulatory consultations
Skills and Experience
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
- Previous experience working in Health, Safety and Environmental Management
- Experience with process safety, automation safety and machine safeguarding
- Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation
- Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
- Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills
- Proven track record of implementing HSE strategy
- Experience with sustainability programmes
Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.
HSE Manager in Banbridge employer: Polypipe
Polypipe Building Products is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Mason Pinder site in Thorne, where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of our mission. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide numerous growth opportunities, competitive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, and a supportive culture that values well-being through initiatives like on-site physiotherapy and counselling services. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable building solutions while enjoying a balanced work-life with generous holiday entitlement and flexible working hours.
