Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Title: Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Working hours: Monday - Friday

Location: Kendal, Cumbria

We are pleased to be partnering with a leading electricla engineering & manufacturing company to recruit a HSE Manager. This standalone role requires a confident and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional who can take full ownership of on-site HSE management and lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement.

The role is for an intiial 2-3 month period but may extend beyond that.

The Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Role:

• Lead proactive risk assessments and hazard identification to mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks on site.
• Develop, implement, and manage a tailored HSE Management Plan aligned with UK legislation and best practices.
• Ensure full legal compliance with all relevant HSE regulations, including CDM 2015.
• Deliver engaging and effective safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training programs to operatives and subcontractors.
• Investigate all incidents, near-misses, and unsafe acts, producing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct frequent site inspections, audits, and safety walkdowns, maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Oversee environmental practices including waste management, pollution control, and energy efficiency measures.
• Champion a culture of continuous safety improvement and behavioural safety across the site.

You ll Need:

• Previous experience of operating within a HSE appointment within a manufacturing or engineering setting
• Able to present and provide training to small and large teams
• NEBOSH or IOSH trained or equivalent
• Experienced of operating within a Continuous Improvement environment and applying Lean Principles
• Previous management experience and able to lead and influence teams
• Degree in relevant field would be advantageous, however not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft packages