Head Of Health And Safety in North East

HSE Lead – Manufacturing / Engineering

Location: Newton Aycliffe (UK-Wide Travel Required)
Salary: £70,000–£80,000 + Company Van
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are currently looking to speak with an experienced HSE Lead to join an established manufacturing and engineering business, based out of its Newton Aycliffe office.

This is a senior health and safety position with responsibility for driving HSE standards across multiple locations throughout the UK. The role will involve regular UK-wide travel, providing leadership, guidance and support to operational teams, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a proactive health and safety culture across the business.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working across multiple sites, engaging with senior management and operational teams, and taking ownership of HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing health, safety and environmental standards across multiple UK sites.

• Providing HSE leadership, guidance and support to operational management teams.

• Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments.

• Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.

• Developing, implementing and reviewing HSE policies, procedures and management systems.

• Investigating incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Monitoring HSE performance, identifying areas for improvement and reporting to senior management.

• Supporting external accreditations, audits and compliance requirements.

• Delivering training, guidance and toolbox talks to promote a positive safety culture.

• Working closely with site teams to embed continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior HSE position, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or a multi-site operational environment.

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent relevant qualification.

• Ideally Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).

• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.

• Experience developing and implementing HSE management systems.

• Proven ability to influence senior management and operational teams.

• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK.

Package

• Salary of £70,000–£80,000, depending on experience.

• Company van.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Newton Aycliffe base with UK-wide travel.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.