Health and Safety Manager

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. 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. To Apply: Please send a word doc CV to Alison Basson at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, Ref: ABJ6781 on (phone number removed) to