HSE Manager

  • Hays
  • Liverpool, Lancashire
  • 12/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

HSE Manager

A leading manufacturer in the automotive interiors sector is seeking a hands-on Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead HSE strategy and compliance at their Liverpool site. This is a key leadership role focused on driving behavioural safety, continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with internal standards and UK legislation.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement site-wide HSE policies and procedures
  • Lead behavioural safety initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture
  • Coach and support site teams to embed SSOW
  • Deliver HSE inductions and training programmes for employees and contractors
  • Lead internal audits aligned with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards
  • Track and report audit findings, corrective actions, and improvement plans
  • Manage sustainability initiatives and Kaizen processes
  • Report on environmental performance and support improvement activities
  • Liaise with internal departments, external regulators, and community stakeholders
  • Communicate HSE alerts, updates, and good practices across the site
  • Represent the site in group-level HSE meetings and reviews

What you'll need
  • Previous experience in complex manufacturing environments would be advantageous.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO14001, ISO45001, and UK HSE legislation
  • Experience with process safety and document control
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills
  • Ideally NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

What's in it for you?
A salary of £55k-£62k + Car allowance is available for the role, alongside a discretionary bonus and an opportunity to work with an experienced and diverse team underneath an expert Health & Safety Director in the industry. #