HSE Manager

HSE Manager (Manufacturing)

£45,000 - £50,000 + development + private healthcare + benefits

Aylesford (occasional travel to Bournemouth)

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join a growing SME manufacturer within the renewable energy and hybrid power sector.

This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based in Aylesford, with occasional travel to a second site in Bournemouth.

DO you have a strong HSE background within manfacturing, looking to join a highly successful and rapidly growing business with a strong culture of innovation, collaboration and development of people?

Do you want a hands-on role where you can build and develop a function, introduce new ideas, and make a real impact in a business that’s investing in people, systems and sustainability?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a UK manufacturer that designs, builds and delivers innovative hybrid power and electrification systems for marine, vehicle and off-grid markets. You’ll be joining at an exciting point of growth following the move to a new purpose-built headquarters, with the chance to take ownership of HSE across two UK sites and shape the function for the future.

The Company:
This is a fast-growing SME that’s firmly positioned at the heart of the UK’s energy transition. Their purpose-built facility in Aylesford brings together production, engineering, and support teams, while a smaller site in Bournemouth supports the business’s wider product range. The company has a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and quality, developing integrated energy solutions for both UK and international clients. You’ll be joining a business that values collaboration, initiative and continuous improvement.

The Role:
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy and variety. You’ll lead all aspects of health, safety and environmental management across both sites, for a total workforce of circa 85 people, embedding a positive safety culture and supporting ISO systems maintenance and development (9001, 45001 and planned 14001).

Day to day you will:

Manage and develop the company’s HSE management systems and policies
Conduct audits, inspections, investigations and training sessions
Oversee risk assessments, RAMS reviews and contractor safety management
Collaborate with managers to identify and implement practical risk reduction measures
Drive sustainability and environmental initiatives, including ISO 14001 implementation
Report HSE performance to senior management and lead improvement actions
Support continuous improvement through digitalisation and best practiceThe Individual:
We’re looking for people who can show:

NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (essential)
Proven HSE experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Experience managing ISO systems
Pragmatic, hands-on approach to balancing compliance with operational needs
Confidence to lead and engage people at all levelsThe Benefits:

Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Private healthcare and wellbeing support
Professional development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to build and shape the HSE function within a growing businessDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

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