HSE Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a successful and growing operational business to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of H&S across their Leeds site.

This is a hands-on, site-based role with genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape and develop the company's Health & Safety function. You'll work closely with Directors, senior management and operational teams across warehouse, distribution, transport and manufacturing environments.

• Take overall ownership of Health & Safety across the site
• Develop and promote a positive Health & Safety culture
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and best practice
• Develop and maintain risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Manage corrective actions and drive continuous improvement
• Oversee H&S training, competency and occupational health requirements
• Manage contractor safety, including RAMS
• Support warehouse, transport, machinery and workplace safety
• Produce H&S reports, KPIs and recommendations for senior management
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through digital technology and AI
• Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives

We're looking for a practical, confident and proactive H&S professional who is comfortable being visible on the shop floor and challenging unsafe practices when required.

You'll ideally have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• At least 5 years' Health & Safety experience
• Previous H&S management experience
• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, distribution or another operational environment
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation
• Experience with risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Good Microsoft 365 and reporting skills
• Full UK driving licence

Environmental experience, workplace transport/FLT knowledge and experience with Power BI or digital compliance systems would be advantageous.

• £50,000 salary
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Significant autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and develop the H&S function

If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.