Hudson Shribman
Health And Safety Manager
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Health and Safety Manager– South East
c£70k
South ABJ6781
PERM
As Health & Safety (H&S) Manager you will join an established manufacturing organisation to take a leading role in managing Health & Safety across a complex, high-hazard manufacturing site in the south east.
The site operates under Upper Tier COMAH regulations, making this a key position for an experienced Health & Safety (SHE) professional with strong knowledge of process safety, regulatory compliance and high-hazard manufacturing environments.
As HSE Manager you will work closely with the Site Manager and wider leadership team, you will provide visible, practical Health & Safety leadership while supporting continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the site's Health & Safety (SGE, HSE, SHEQ) management systems.
- Support site leadership in maintaining compliance with Upper Tier COMAH Regulations and UK legislation.
- Provide expert Health & Safety advice to the site leadership team.
- Identify and implement improvements to reduce workplace injuries, incidents and exposure risks.
- Lead and develop the site Health & Safety team.
- Manage key site processes including induction, contractor management and emergency response drills.
- Audit critical control systems, including Permit to Work, and ensure any deficiencies are addressed.
- Lead investigations into accidents, injuries and incidents and oversee corrective actions.
- Develop and deliver Health & Safety training programmes.
- Support emergency response activities and act as an Incident Controller when required.
- Monitor and report key Health & Safety performance metrics.
- Liaise with external stakeholders and regulatory authorities when required.
- Support wider Group SHE activities, including audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote a strong, proactive and visible Health & Safety culture across the site.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Health & Safety leadership experience within chemical, process or another high-hazard manufacturing environment e.g. Experience within industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, polymers, coatings, energy, waste processing or other COMAH-regulated environments would be highly relevant.
- Previous experience working on an Upper Tier COMAH site.
- Strong practical knowledge of Permit to Work, COSHH, Risk Assessment, CDM and Management of Change (MOC).
- A strong understanding of process safety.
- Practical experience within the chemical sector, ideally involving hazardous chemical processing.
- Experience leading accident, incident and investigation processes.
- Experience of emergency response and training as an Incident Controller.
- Experience developing and delivering Health & Safety training.
- Good knowledge of ISO 45001 and established Health & Safety management systems.
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification.
- Chartered IOSH membership, or evidence of working towards Chartered status.
- Relevant experience within a high-hazard, process or chemical manufacturing environment.
- A practical, visible and hands-on leadership style.
- Flexibility to work extended days when required to support planned plant maintenance events.
- Occasional travel to other company sites to support audits and wider Group SHE activities.
- Commitment to maintaining regulatory, company and ISO standards.
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To Apply:
Please send a word doc CV to Alison Basson at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, Ref: ABJ6781 on 07814547440 to alison.basson@hudsonshribman.co.uk
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