HSE Manager

We're recruiting an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety & Environmental activities at a key manufacturing site in Knaresborough. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for driving compliance, embedding ISO 14001 & 45001 standards, and promoting a proactive safety culture across the site. The successful candidate will work closely with site leadership and group functions to deliver best-in-class HSE performance. Ideal for someone with a strong background in manufacturing, environmental systems, and UK regulatory compliance.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the HSE Management System at site level.
• Lead initiatives to ensure continuous improvement of site HSE performance.
• Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, including coordination of audits and corrective actions.
• Lead site activities related to regulatory permitting, waste management, and discharge monitoring.
• Conduct and review risk assessments (e.g., chemical, ergonomic, work-based) and support functional leaders in updating documents.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis, and development of corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure effective delivery of HSE-related training programs.
• Represent the site in external audits, inspections, and HSE forums.
• Provide regular updates to the site’s senior management team on HSE performance (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Carry out periodic monitoring of worker exposure to hazardous substances.
• Advise on HSE aspects related to new product lines, equipment installations, and process changes.
• Authority to escalate any HSE non-compliance or regulatory breaches to site and corporate management.

• NEBOSH Certificate
• Proven experience in a similar HSE leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO 14001/45001 standards.
• Experience in environmental compliance and fire risk/loss prevention management.
• Membership of IOSH (working towards CMIOSH desirable).
• Experience with corporate reporting and group-level HSE coordination.