Site HSE Manager

HSES Manager

Location: Merseyside (site-based with some UK travel)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum + car allowance
Sector: Automotive / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HSES Manager to support and work closely with the HSES Director, playing a key role in the development, maintenance and continual improvement of Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability management systems across our UK operations.

This is a senior, influential role within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, requiring strong technical knowledge of ISO standards, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coach and challenge management teams to drive HSES excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HSES Director with action plans, technical input, reporting and site engagement
• Lead and support ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internal crossover audits, including preparation for and close-out of third-party audits
• Conduct and review SIP (Systemic Improvement Process) audits against company standards
• Maintain and improve the HSES Management System, including document control and global documentation alignment (GDS)
• Track and report audit actions, investigation findings and corrective actions
• Perform accident and incident analysis, including trend analysis and 5-Why root cause investigations
• Produce HSES performance reports and statistical data for site and senior management
• Develop, manage and monitor continuous improvement and sustainability plans, including sustainability Kaizen processes
• Prepare and deliver HSES communications, alerts and good behaviour campaigns
• Support and contribute to HSES committees and ISO management reviews
• Coach, train and advise plant leadership teams on HSES responsibilities and system effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with current and emerging HSE legislation, maintaining legal registers
• Ensure HSES standards, customer requirements and ZERO Tolerance policies are consistently met
• Support HSES inductions for employees, contractors and visitors
• Act as a key support function for the UK HSES team, promoting best practice and transparency

 Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within the automotive or high-volume manufacturing sector
• Background as an HSE Engineer, Quality Engineer, HSE Manager or Specialist
• Degree in Engineering (chemistry, mechanical, machinery), Environmental Science, Health & Safety, or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 (essential)
• Working knowledge of ISO 50001 and IATF 16949 (highly desirable)
• Proven experience in management systems and document control
• Excellent understanding of UK HSE legislation and customer requirements
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office
• Fluent in English

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership, coaching and influencing skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator at all levels of the organisation
• Analytical, solutions-focused and driven by continuous improvement
• High integrity, credibility and personal accountability
• Calm and effective under pressure, with the ability to challenge constructively

The Package

• Competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global automotive organisation
• High level of autonomy and influence within the business
• Strong focus on sustainability, continuous improvement and best practice