Full job descriptionBaltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an industry-leading specialist manufacturing business with their search for an experienced HSE Manager.


Overall Purpose:
*The HSE Manager will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the Company’s health, safety and environmental management systems, ensuring legal compliance while embedding a proactive safety culture.
*Acting as the site’s technical expert, the role provides strategic and operational HSE leadership, advising the Managing Director and wider leadership team to support safe, compliant and high-performing operations.


Key Duties:
Compliance & Risk Management
*Ensure full compliance with all applicable UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, including COSHH, DSEAR, and other relevant regulations linked to high-temperature and gas-handling operations
*Identify, assess, and mitigate site-wide EHS risks, particularly those associated with flame fusion processes and hazardous materials
*Maintain and continuously improve risk assessment processes, ensuring they remain relevant to operational changes
Systems & Continuous Improvement
*Develop, implement, and maintain effective EHS management systems aligned with business and regulatory requirements
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve environmental performance, and enhance operational safety
*Maintain EHS documentation in line with internal quality management systems
Occupational Health
*Manage the site Occupational Health programme in collaboration with external providers
*Ensure appropriate referral processes, case management, and follow-up actions are in place
*Support health surveillance and wellbeing initiatives relevant to industrial exposure risks
Incident Management & Investigation
*Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses using structured root cause analysis techniques
*Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked to completion
*Act as key liaison with insurers and external bodies in relation to personal injury claims and site incidents
Training & Culture
*Develop and deliver EHS training programmes, inductions, and toolbox talks
*Identify training needs across all levels of the organisation
*Promote a strong behavioural safety culture and continuous awareness across the site
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
*Support managers and team leaders in fulfilling their EHS responsibilities
*Act as the site subject matter expert for all EHS matters
*Promote engagement and accountability across all departments
Auditing & Performance Monitoring
*Plan and conduct internal EHS audits and compliance inspections
*Track, analyse, and report on EHS KPIs and performance trends
*Identify opportunities for improvement and report findings to senior leadership
Environmental Management
*Develop and implement environmental management initiatives focused on compliance, risk reduction, and sustainability
*Support reduction in waste, emissions, and environmental impact of site operations


Key Requirements:
*NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
*Environmental qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent) desirable
*Proven experience in a senior EHS role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
*Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation, including COSHH and DSEAR (or similar high-hazard processes)
*Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis techniques
*Experience managing occupational health programmes
*Experience working with insurers on incident and claims management
*Proven track record of delivering EHS training and culture change programmes
*Experience conducting audits and implementing management systems
*Strong leadership and influencing skills
*Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
*Structured and analytical approach to problem solving
*Ability to operate independently and take ownership of site-wide EHS performance
*Strong organisational and planning skills
*Ability to train, coach, and develop others
*Proactive, self-starting approach with a continuous improvement mindset


The Package:
*£50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience
*Salary sacrifice pension scheme
*Working hours: 37-hour contract - flexible on start and finish times
*25 days annual leave