Health, Safety and Environmental Lead
Large manufacturing business with multiple sites
£50,000 + car allowance
Start date: Start of January 2025

An exciting opportunity to become a key integral part of a leading manufacturing business in South Birmingham. As a HSE lead you will oversee, support, and advise our group on all matters concerning Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives, as well as to establish and manage their Group's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy, standards, and processes.

This is an extremely hands on role where you will have full autonomy of the HSE operation and need someone that is happy to manage the full 360 process.

Responsibilities will include:

Health and Safety:
Develop and review risk assessments and actions for all operations and equipment
Ensure compliance with statutory health, safety, and welfare regulations
Implement health and safety policies, systems, and procedures
Conduct regular health and safety inspections and audits
Provide comprehensive health and safety training across the organisation
Advise on personal protective equipment (PPE) and deliver relevant training
Stay updated on health, safety, and welfare legislation and communicate changes
Lead monthly HSE meetings and liaise with external consultants
Provide guidance and support to managers and supervisors on H&S matters
Review and guide H&S investigations and corrective actions
Monitor company processes for quality standards and continuous improvement
Fire Safety:
Coordinate accident reporting and investigations
Ensure compliance with fire safety policies and evacuation procedures
Develop action plans for fire safety issues
Environmental:
Manage and monitor the Group's ESG Strategy
Drive environmental management and sustainability efforts
Ensure legal compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
Integrate environmental considerations into policies, products, and operations
Support recycling and waste management procedures
Provide technical support for projects impacting the environment
Implement measures to achieve ISO 14001 requirements and environmental objectives

Other Duties:
Maintain NEBOSH (General Certificate) and Environmental Certificate qualifications
Mentor key staff on health, safety, and environmental practices
Build strong internal and external relationships
Drive continuous improvement and challenge
Accountability:
Ensure high-quality work and service delivery across all departments
Implement up-to-date policies and procedures compliant with corporate governance
Ensure adherence to health and safety expectations by all employees and contractors
This position involves interacting regularly with operational, HR, quality, and engineering teams across multiple sites. It requires maintaining confidentiality and working effectively in a dynamic environment.

Key Skills:
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
Project management and coaching skills
Proficiency in reporting, auditing, and influencing
Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
Interested to know more? Please contact Steve Tomlinson If you are a motivated, team-oriented professional with expertise in HSE management and compliance or alternatively click apply