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Location: Wigan
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
We are seeking an experienced and driven Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to join a well-established manufacturing site in Wigan. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about health, safety, and environmental management, and who wants to make a real impact by ensuring compliance and driving best practice across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage HSE compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and industry standards.
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Oversee management systems (ISO 45001 & 14001) and ensure continuous improvement.
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Conduct and support accident/incident investigations and root cause analyses.
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Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring findings are addressed.
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Manage site risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safety protocols.
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Organise and deliver HSE training programmes for site personnel.
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Act as Fire Officer and lead emergency drills, liaising with relevant authorities.
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Drive environmental performance, including permit management and reporting.
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Support process safety assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, etc.) on a COMAH-regulated site.
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Lead the site safety committee and engage employees at all levels in building a strong safety culture.
About You:
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NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate (essential).
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Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 standards.
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Previous experience in an HSE leadership role, ideally within the chemical or high-hazard industry.
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Experience of COMAH regulations is highly desirable.
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Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
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Strong audit and risk management experience.
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Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (desirable).
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Additional qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely or Lead Auditor (45001/14001) would be advantageous.
Benefits:
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Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE.
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33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
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Company pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee).
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Private healthcare (BUPA) after 6-month probation
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