SHE Manager

Hays Health and Safety are excited to be supporting a leading, high-hazard manufacturing organisation based in the Chester area looking to appoint an experienced SHE Manager to lead all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment across a complex COMAH-regulated site.This is a senior leadership role, sitting as part of the site management team, with full responsibility for process safety, environmental compliance, occupational health, and the development of a strong, accountable safety culture.The role:You will take ownership of the site''s overall SHE strategy, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and the safe operation of a high-risk manufacturing environment. A key focus will be maintaining the integrity of process safety systems and preventing major accident hazards.Key areas of responsibility include:Leading and maintaining the site''s Process Safety Management system, including ownership of COMAH documentation and safety reportsActing as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies including the HSE, Environment Agency, and local authoritiesPartnering closely with engineering and operational teams on projects, providing technical SHE guidance across design, hazard studies, and risk reductionEnsuring full compliance with UK SHE legislation and alignment with industry best practiceDriving a strong safety culture across site, embedding accountability at all levels and promoting a proactive approach to risk managementLeading continuous improvement initiatives ..... full job details .....