HSE Manager

Cheshire
Permanent
Chemicals
Reference: 10892_1750347386

Are you a proven HSE leader with experience in high-hazard environments?
I am looking for an experienced and proactive HSE Manager to join the team at a leading speciality chemical company in Cheshire. This is a critical role at the Upper Tier COMAH site, offering a unique opportunity to drive continuous improvement in safety performance while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

About the Role

As HSE Manager, you will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and implementation of all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities across the site. You will be a key stakeholder in the site's COMAH disciplines and play a lead role in ensuring ongoing compliance, improvement, and risk reduction. This includes the maintenance and updating of the site's COMAH Safety Report and direct involvement in all major safety studies and regulatory assessments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee all site HSE activities in line with corporate and regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain, update, and develop the COMAH Safety Report and associated safety documentation.

  • Represent HSE in all key safety studies including, but not limited to:

    • MATTE Assessments

    • DSEAR Assessments

    • Functional Safety Studies (HAZOP, PHA, LOPA)

    • Human Factors Risk Assessments

    • Major Accident Hazards (MAH) reviews

  • Conduct regular departmental audits to assess compliance with HSE and quality standards.

  • Drive a proactive HSE culture and ensure continuous improvement across the site.

  • Lead engagement with the HSE, Environment Agency and other external regulatory bodies.

  • Develop and deliver HSE training and support across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

  • NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (minimum requirement)

  • Ideally degree-qualified in Process Safety, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

  • 5-10 years' proven experience in a HSE role at a COMAH site.

  • Experienced in quality management systems, auditing, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

If this sounds like you and you are open to a new opportunity, then apply now by sending an up to date copy of your CV (ideally word format, no more that 2 sides of A4) to Rebecca Tilston at Smart4Chemicals

£50,000.00 - £80,000.00
Per annum
Negotiable

Cheshire

Permanent

Added 20/06/2025
Reference: 10892_1750347386

HSE Manager

Cheshire
Permanent

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