HSE Lead

HSE Lead

We are partnering with a successful manufacturing business seeking an experienced HSE Lead to join their team. This is a key role supporting the QHSE Manager and wider business in ensuring full compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation while driving continuous improvement and promoting a strong safety-first culture.

The Role

As HSE Lead, you will provide hands-on operational support across all aspects of Health, Safety & Environment. You’ll lead investigations, deliver training, drive engagement, and ensure robust compliance systems are in place across a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance with all HSE legislation and company procedures
• Deliver HSE training, including inductions and KPI-focused safety programmes
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, implementing corrective actions (CAPA)
• Maintain accident data, reporting, and trend analysis
• Develop and review risk assessments, policies, and safe systems of work
• Conduct audits and support corrective action implementation
• Coordinate and test emergency response plans and drills
• Promote proactive engagement in HSE initiatives and committee activities
• Support contractor, visitor, and third-party HSE management
• Liaise with authorities and external stakeholders on HSE matters

About You

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety lead role (manufacturing or FMCG preferred)
• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of HSE legislation and compliance frameworks
• Confident delivering training and coaching teams at all levels
• Skilled in root cause analysis, data collection, and trend analysis
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint essential)
• Strong organisational skills with sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Committed to driving a positive Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement culture

This is an excellent opportunity to take a lead role in shaping and strengthening HSE performance within a dynamic manufacturing business.

If you are passionate about safety, compliance, and making a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you.

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