Health, Safety & Environmental (SHE) Manager

Location: Chilton, South Durham, with occasional travel/support to sister site in Derby

Are you an experienced SHE professional looking to take the next step in your career for an established & successful North East Manufacturing business?

Are you passionate about creating a safer, greener workplace?

We're looking for a proactive and professional SHE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental excellence across our operations. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you'll be a hands-on leader in ensuring legal compliance, reducing environmental impact, and promoting a positive health and safety culture at every level of the organisation.

What you'll do to make a difference:

* Champion a proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental practices across the site.

* Ensure the business complies with all HSE legislation and maintain top safety standards.

* Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents—then lead the charge on improvements.

* Oversee safety training programs, audits, and risk assessments.

* Drive our environmental initiatives, including carbon footprint reduction and waste management.

* Work closely with all departments to promote a safety-first culture.

* Support the team at our sister site in Derby as needed.

What we are looking for from you:

* A charismatic personality with the ability to influence a variety of key stakeholders in the business.

* A NEBOSH/IOSH certificate or Diploma.

* Significant experience in a similar SHE Management or Officer role.

* A strategic mindset with the ability to drive HSE programs & policies.

* Strong communication skills + experience working with local authorities (HSE).

* Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001, and a strong understanding of safety legislation.

* Experience of leading internal audits & facilitating external audits.

* Excellent problem-solving abilities.

* Outstanding attention to detail and observant skills.

* Experience of carrying out in depth incident/accident investigations.

* Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Be self motivating and able to work under minimum supervision when required.

* Well organised, good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

* A background in sheet metal or fabrication would be advantageous.

What we offer to make you a valued part of the team:

* Salary of circa £50,000 (doe)

* A chance to work with an established, successful & local business with a healthy order book.

* Working with a great Manager who will support and develop you.

* The opportunity to feel valued and appreciated in your role.

* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per year (holiday year runs Jan-Dec)

* Use of company vehicle when travelling between sites

* Flexible start and finish times

* Pension contributions

Join us in shaping a safer, more sustainable future for our team and the environment. If you're ready to take the lead, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking forward to hearing from you