HSE Manager - Multisite/Global Remit

Company: Fast paced, high risk production company who specializes in supporting the food and agricultural industry  
Job title: HSE Manager - Multisite
Salary: £80,000 per annum, depending on experience + package which includes bonus and car allowance.
Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office, then traveling across to sites. The base site in either Liverpool (L5) or Hull (HU9)
 
A rare opportunity for a HSE Manager to have a positive impact across a highly automated, global business with a small headcount who are very experienced. This company prides itself on being people first and seeking an engaging and collaborative professional to sit within the management team and evolve their safety behaviors and culture, driving changes and improvements across the whole business. 
 
Sites; multiple small production sites in total 4 of which are in the UK and the others are spread across Europe Africa and Asia.
 
Main Duties:
 

• HSE Program Management: Maintain and improve comprehensive HSE programs and policies tailored to bulk liquid storage and blending operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company standards and policies. This includes maintaining ISO14001 certifications across UK and Ireland and leading environmental sustainability.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Training: Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure all personnel are knowledgeable about safety protocols and procedures.
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular site inspections and annual audits to monitor compliance with HSE standards, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into safety-related incidents and accidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Emergency Response: Maintain emergency response plans, conduct drills, and ensure readiness to handle potential emergencies effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement in HSE practices, staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements.
• Operate as part of the UK Business Management Team.

 
 
Ideal qualifications and background;

• Prior experience managing multiple sites, still able to make an impact on the sites remotely when not visiting.
• Chemical / FMCG Manufacturing experience or experience with Bulk liquid storage / feed production/ agriculture/ packaging/ oil depots, petro chemical 
• 5 years minimum years of HSE experience, ensuring alignment with UK and EU HSE regulations and standards.
• Self motivated and proactive professional who can work collaboratively with people (individual influencer) working with senior management.
• To provide a structured approach, detailed reporting and audits.
• NEBOSH General Certificate ideally NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• COMAH experience is an advantage
• Training experience is ideal, being hands on, on site and not sat behind a screen.

 
Personality and team culture fit;

• Hands on, autonomous and pragmatic person
• Visible, approachable and supportive 
• Able to gain buy in, build trusted relationships, through engagement and able to influence others (both shopfloor and management) 
• A true business partner and positive coach/mentor for the workforce

 
Interested? To apply or for more information; please reach out to me directly on sophia.darwin@hserecruitment.co.uk