Health and Safety Manager (Multi-Site)

HSE Manager

Gloucester | Full-Time | Permanent

£42,000 - £47,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced HSE professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of health and safety across multiple manufacturing sites?

We are looking for an experienced HSE Manager to lead, develop and continuously improve health, safety and environmental standards across two manufacturing sites across the Midlands and South West.

The role is primarily based at our Gloucester site, with regular travel to the second site required.

This is a hands-on management position where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on safety performance, compliance and, most importantly, the overall safety culture across the business.

The Role

As HSE Manager, you will take ownership of the company's safety management systems and provide expert guidance and support to site management and employees.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, developing and continuously improving safety management systems in line with ISO 45001. Managing incident and accident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions. Undertaking regular internal safety audits and facilitating external audits. Maintaining site risk assessments, safety procedures and HSE manuals. Providing day-to-day operational HSE support and guidance to the site management team. Overseeing contractor management systems and ensuring appropriate safety standards are maintained. Monitoring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation. Identifying opportunities to improve safety performance and implementing practical solutions. Driving and fostering a positive and proactive safety culture across both sites. Working closely with management, supervisors and employees to improve safety awareness and engagement. Supporting HSE training and communication initiatives. Ensuring consistent safety standards are maintained across both locations.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment.

You will ideally have:

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Occupational Safety qualification. A minimum of 3 years' experience in HSE management or supervision. Proven experience managing and improving health and safety systems. Strong knowledge of risk assessment and incident investigation. Experience working with ISO 45001 or similar safety management systems. Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong communication and organisational abilities. A proactive and practical approach to continuous safety improvement. The confidence to work with people at all levels and influence positive behavioural change.

What We Offer

£42,000 - £47,000 salary, depending on experience. 25 days' holiday including bank holidays. 3% or 5% pension contribution. 45p per business mile mileage allowance for travel between sites. Paid breaks. Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. 40 hours per week. Responsibility across two manufacturing sites. The opportunity to take a leading role in developing and embedding a strong safety culture across the organisation.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional who wants more than simply maintaining compliance.

You will have the opportunity to lead from the front, influence change and develop a genuinely proactive safety culture across a growing manufacturing operation.

If you have the qualifications, management experience and drive to make a difference, we'd like to hear from you.

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 + benefits Location: Gloucester - with travel to a second site across the Midlands/South West Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Please contact kathryn.van