HSE Lead

HSE Lead
Sector: Manufacturing
Location: Norfolk
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, office based hours
Salary: Negotiable, DOE

Are you ready to take the lead in creating a workplace where health, safety and environment are more than just policies — they’re part of everyday life?
If you’ve worked in HSE and want a role where you’ll have the freedom to influence, coach and make a real difference, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At ISQ Recruitment, we’re working with a well-established manufacturing business in Norfolk to find their next HSE Lead. This is not a box-ticking position — you’ll have the space to shape culture, build engagement, and progress your career towards HSE/QHSE Manager level.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the site on all things HSE — from compliance and audits to training and coaching.
• Delivering inductions, toolbox talks and practical training that colleagues actually connect with.
• Leading investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses — focusing on learning and improvement, not blame.
• Keeping risk assessments, safe systems of work and contingency plans up to date.
• Running drills, checking equipment readiness, and making sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency.
• Partnering with managers, teams and contractors to build a positive, safety-first culture across the site.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous HSE experience, ideally gained in manufacturing, FMCG or a similar fast-paced environment.
• A NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of UK HSE legislation and best practice.
• Confidence to engage with people at all levels — from shop floor to senior managers.
• IT skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint) to support reporting and training.

It’s a bonus if you also bring:

• Experience with ISO9001, ISO14001 or ISO45001.
• First Aid or Fire Marshall training.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools.
• Previous experience delivering training or coaching.

Why Apply?

• A full-time, permanent position with a clear route towards HSE/QHSE Manager.
• A role where your ideas and input will be listened to — not lost in the noise.
• The chance to influence culture and drive positive change, rather than just enforce compliance.
• Work in a busy, varied environment where no two days are the same.

Ready to step up and make safety part of the everyday culture?
Apply now and let’s have a conversation or contact us directly:
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