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HSE Manager

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Greater Manchester

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

HSE Manager - Chemicals Manufacturing - Manchester - £50-60k + benefits
The Opportunity
We’re supporting a growing speciality chemicals manufacturer to appoint a QHSE Manager at their COMAH-regulated site.
You’ll take ownership of site-wide QHSE strategy, working closely with senior leadership to ensure risk is effectively managed and controls are embedded in day-to-day operations.
The Role
This is a hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for the site’s QHSE framework, ensuring compliance while driving a practical, risk-based approach.
Key responsibilities include:
  * Leading COMAH compliance and regulatory engagement (HSE & Environment Agency)
  * Supporting emergency planning, MAPP development, and regulatory inspections
  * Driving process safety and major hazard risk management (COSHH, Human Factors, safety-critical tasks)
  * Overseeing and embedding Management of Change (MOC)
  * Leading incident investigations and ensuring learning is implemented
  * Managing environmental compliance, monitoring, and improvement initiatives
  * Overseeing occupational health and exposure risk management
  * Maintaining and improving ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 systems
  * Driving a strong, practical safety culture across site
About You
We’re open to two profiles:
  * An experience in HSE/QHSE within chemicals, manufacturing, or COMAH environments
  * Strong grounding in risk assessment, audits, and compliance
  * Ready to take ownership and step into a site leadership role
  * Ambitious, proactive, and confident influencing site teams
Or
  * A proven experience leading QHSE within process or high-hazard industries
  * Looking to step into or further develop within a COMAH-regulated / upper-tier environment
  * Strong understanding of process safety and regulatory engagement
Why Apply?
  * Clear opportunity to step up into a leadership role or elevate your COMAH experience
  * High level of autonomy and visibility with senior stakeholders
  * Work within a technically complex, high-hazard environment
  * Opportunity to shape culture and make a tangible impact on site safety and performance
Apply Now
If you’re ready for the next step in your QHSE career or looking to expand your experience in a COMAH environment, apply today for a confidential discussion

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