HSE Manager

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager
Manchester
Up to £70,000
Permanent | Full-Time

Be the driving force behind safety, sustainability & global impact.

We're partnering with an ambitious, rapidly expanding Manufacturing organisation launching a brand-new facility in Manchester – and they’re on the hunt for an experienced HSE Manager to lead the charge.

This isn’t just any HSE role. You’ll be shaping and delivering the entire health, safety, and environmental function from the ground up – with future opportunities to support operations across the US and globally. If you’re ready to build, lead and influence at scale, this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Own the HSE strategy across the new site, embedding a proactive safety culture

• Deliver site risk assessments, fire risk evaluations, COSHH and method statements

• Lead investigations, reporting, and follow-ups for incidents and RIDDOR cases

• Chair safety meetings, manage safety equipment and maintain best-in-class standards

Environmental

• Shape and deliver the company’s environmental compliance roadmap

• Spearhead waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives

• Conduct impact assessments and work toward ISO 14001 certification

• Inspire environmental awareness and responsible site-wide behaviour

What You’ll Bring

• Proven background in HSE across manufacturing

• Knowledge of MRP, Lean, Six Sigma and fast-paced production principles

• Confident stakeholder engagement skills – influence at all levels

• Solid understanding of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 standards

• NEBOSH qualified (or equivalent) and comfortable working independently

Why This Role?

• Global exposure – with potential to step into international HSE support

• Join a fast-growing and forward-thinking business investing heavily in its people, culture and future

Ready to lead safety and sustainability in a truly exciting environment? Let’s talk.