HSE Manager

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety and Environment Manager to join our clients highly successful and dynamic Manufacturing site in Great Yarmouth. As a rapidly expanding business, our client is looking for a highly motivated individual to support their safety-first culture and drive the development of their HSE systems and processes, ensuring they are equipped to meet new challenges and opportunities.

This position requires someone who can operate as a member of the senior management team, coaching and challenging as appropriate, to ensure the business continues to meet its targets and objectives. The incumbent will be expected to function with a high level of effectiveness and self-direction, aligning with the organisation's plans, strategies, and objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Providing support to production leadership in the execution of their EHS responsibilities.
2. Ensuring the HSE strategy is maintained, effective, and continuously improved.
3. Developing, maintaining, improving, and delivering the HSE policy and procedures with a focus on prevention and risk reduction.
4. Maintaining the Legal Register, taking appropriate action to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
5. Responsibility for monitoring changes and trends in HSE areas.
6. Advising and supporting plant management in the HSE policy (goals, year plan, reviews).
7. Analysing data and reports as necessary for corrective / preventive actions.
8. Being proactive in implementing initiatives and identifying gaps.
9. Developing HSE campaigns and training to promote awareness and increase compliance.
10. Organising self-assessments / audits and recommending improvements.
11. Participating actively in the investigation of incidents and occupational illnesses.
12. Establishing and maintaining an effective Environmental Compliance process.
13. Establishing and maintaining effective Industrial Hygiene programs and systems.
14. Coordination of HSE training (internal and external).
15. Maintaining the Health surveillance programme.
16. Active member of Diomed Group HSE Forum.

Skills and Experience

1. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
2. A proven track record in leading HSE in a manufacturing environment - in particular, a process environment where CoSHH and DSEAR are relevant.
3. Ability to develop and deliver an Environmental Management System.
4. Experienced in risk assessment & UK legal requirements.
5. Proven change-agent and leadership qualities to operate within the organisation and the wider Group.
6. Must possess excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills.
7. Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organisation.

Company Benefits

1. Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance.
2. Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays.
3. Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years' service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
4. Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary.
5. AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
6. Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc.
7. Free onsite parking.