Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established manufacturing organisation who are looking to appoint an experienced HSE Manager to lead and develop their Health, Safety and Environmental function.

This is a key position within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the site's HSE agenda, influence at all levels and make a genuine impact on safety culture, compliance and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and continually improving HSE management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Leading the development of a positive and proactive safety culture across the site
• Completing and reviewing risk assessments and advising managers on best practice
• Developing and implementing effective Safe Systems of Work
• Working closely with Engineering to ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are effectively controlled
• Developing and maintaining the site's annual Health & Safety Plan
• Leading behavioural safety and employee engagement initiatives
• Supporting environmental management, sustainability and the wider Group sustainability agenda

We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety or SHE professional who is confident operating within a manufacturing environment and can influence people at all levels of an organisation.

You will ideally have:

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent - essential
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Experience completing risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
• Experience developing Safe Systems of Work
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel
• An environmental qualification would be advantageous, although training can be provided

Most importantly, you'll be someone who can engage with people on the shop floor as well as senior management, building credibility and encouraging others to take ownership of safety.