Safety, Health, & Environmental Manager (Manufacturing)

Health, Safety, & Environmental (SHE) Manager Location: Chilton, South Durham, with occasional travel/support to sister site in Derby Are you an experienced SHE professional looking to take the next step in your career for an established & successful North East Manufacturing business? Are you passionate about creating a safer, greener workplace? We’re looking for a proactive and professional SHE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental excellence across our operations. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you’ll be a hands-on leader in ensuring legal compliance, reducing environmental impact, and promoting a positive health and safety culture at every level of the organisation. What you’ll do to make a difference: * Champion a proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental practices across the site. * Ensure the business complies with all HSE legislation and maintain top safety standards. * Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents—then lead the charge on improvements. * Oversee safety training programs, audits, and risk assessments. * Drive our environmental initiatives, including carbon footprint reduction and waste management. * Work closely with all departments to promote a safety-first culture. * Support the team at our sister site in Derby as needed. What we are looking for from you: * A charismatic personality with the ability to influence a variety of key stakeholders in the business. * A NEBOSH/IOSH certificate or Diploma. * Significant experience in a similar SHE Management or Officer role in a manufacturing environment (mandatory). * A strategic mindset with the ability to drive HSE programs & policies. * Strong communication skills + experience working with local authorities (HSE). * Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001, and a strong understanding of safety legislation. * Experience of leading internal audits & facilitating external audits. * Excellent problem-solving abilities. * Outstanding attention to detail and observant skills. * Experience of carrying out in depth incident/accident investigations. * Highly motivated with a strong work ethic. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Be self motivating and able to work under minimum supervision when required. * Well organised, good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. * A background in sheet metal or fabrication would be advantageous. What we offer to make you a valued part of the team: * Salary of circa £50,000 (doe) * A chance to work with an established, successful & local business with a healthy order book. * Working with a great Manager who will support and develop you. * The opportunity to feel valued and appreciated in your role. * 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per year (holiday year runs Jan-Dec) * Use of company vehicle when travelling between sites * Flexible start and finish times * Pension contributions Join us in shaping a safer, more sustainable future for our team and the environment. If you're ready to take the lead, we’d love to hear from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you