Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Title: Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Salary: Dependent on experience

Working hours: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

VH Talent is pleased to be partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation 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.

Interested to learn more, apply today!

The Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Role:

• Take ownership of all EHS programs and activities at the site.
• Focus on execution and outcomes, ensuring EHS plans are consistently reviewed and updated.
• Guarantee that EHS standards, methods, and best practices are effectively applied.
• Develop and manage the site-specific EHS strategy, working closely with all key stakeholders.
• Carry out compliance audits in line with the company’s EHS requirements.
• Address compliance challenges and drive improvements through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Organise and deliver EHS-related training sessions for team members at all organisational levels.
• Maintain continuous learning and awareness of EHS responsibilities among the site workforce.
• Advise on technical and practical EHS solutions to help meet site objectives, reduce non-compliance risks, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Track facility energy usage and implement local initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Partner with the Facilities team to uphold safe work practices and provide support during team absences.
• Administer the site’s health surveillance program to protect employee well-being.
• Operate as part of the Leadership Team, attending regular meetings and supporting with driving the continuous improvement culture

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

What’s in it for you:

• 33 Days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Competitive Company Pension
• Genuine opportunities for training and career development
• Employee initiatives
• Early finish Fridays
• Permanent appointment

VH Talent, your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner!