HSE Manager - Service in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Posted by Astute People

£65,000 – £70,000 a year

Manchester · Permanent · Remote working

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading global wind turbine manufacturer to recruit an HSE Manager (Service) to support its wind farm operations across the UK and Ireland.

This permanent role can be based anywhere in the UK or Ireland, involves frequent travel and offers a 37-hour working week with early finish on Friday's, 33 days annual leave inc bank holidays and an excellent benefits package.

If you're an HSE Manager with experience supporting wind farm operations and a strong understanding of UK and Irish health and safety legislation, this is an opportunity to take ownership of HSE support across a varied operational portfolio. Submit your CV to apply today.



Responsibilities of the HSE Manager - Service

Reporting to the Head of HSE you will:

  • Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe behaviours, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
  • Carry out HSE audits and site inspections across wind farm service operations, identifying areas for improvement and monitoring remedial actions.
  • Provide practical HSE guidance to regional service managers, local operations managers, service teams and contractors.
  • Advise on site-specific HSE plans, contractual requirements, risk assessments and health and safety documentation throughout the operation and maintenance phase.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, wind farm managers and operational teams, promoting a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement.


Required qualifications and experience


To be considered, you must have:

  • Significant experience in an HSE management role, ideally supporting wind farm service or operations and maintenance activities.
  • A recognised Health & Safety qualification, with Level 6 preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of UK and Irish health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Practical understanding of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering environments, including working at height and heavy lifting operations.
  • Full, valid UK or EU driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays.


Desirable experience

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

  • Previous experience within the wind turbine industry, particularly service and maintenance operations.
  • Experience auditing contractors, carrying out HSE inspections and supporting QHSE improvement initiatives.
  • SAP experience and confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience supporting construction project teams alongside service operations.


Salary and benefits

* Up to £70k plus car Allowance
* Permanent
* Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 3pm finish on Fridays.
* Location: UK or Ireland, with frequent travel and overnight stays.
* Benefits: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, an additional birthday day off, option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday, enhanced family leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year.



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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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