HSE Manager

Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Location: Hayes UK 
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000  Benefits

Are you a seasoned EHS professional ready to lead a site-wide safety and environmental strategy in a high-performance manufacturing environment? We’re seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join a growing team in Hayes. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive cultural and operational change, implement best-in-class systems, and ensure compliance across a dynamic engineering and production site.

Key Responsibilities for the Environment, Health and Safety Manager:

• Lead and develop the site’s EHS Management System in compliance with UK regulations, corporate policy, and industry best practices

• Ensure employee, contractor, and visitor compliance through effective training and communication strategies

• Work closely with site leadership to promote a strong, proactive EHS culture and continuous improvement

• Drive EHS performance through robust inspection, audit, and incident investigation programs

• Oversee emergency planning, site security processes, and regulatory compliance reporting

• Develop, implement, and track EHS-related KPIs, metrics, and corrective actions

• Lead behavioural-based safety initiatives and engage employees at all levels through coaching, recognition, and safety campaigns

• Maintain certifications (e.g., ISO14001, ISO45001), lead audits, and support renewals

• Manage the injury reduction program and lead effective return-to-work processes

• Evaluate and manage workplace hazards including PPE, ergonomics, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, and chemical exposure

• Deliver and tailor training programs for supervisors and team members on EHS responsibilities and hazard mitigation

What We’re Looking For:

• Ideally 10 years’ experience in an EHS management role, ideally in manufacturing or engineering environments

• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental regulations and compliance practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical field (preferred)

• Practical experience with safety programs

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization

• Proven experience in developing and implementing EHS systems and managing audits

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

• Experience with ISO14001 and ISO45001 is highly desirable

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary package: £55,000 – £65,000

• Flexible working hours 

• A key leadership role within a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturing operation

• Opportunity to shape site-wide culture and performance in safety and environmental excellence

• Supportive leadership team and strong cross-functional collaboration

If you’re ready to lead with impact and take ownership of a critical EHS function in a high-energy, high-accountability environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to make a lasting difference.