HSE Manager
Northamptonshire
Permanent, Full-time
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Role overview

A long-established, family-run engineering and fabrication business near Wellingborough needs an HSE and HR Manager to own both functions. With around 90 staff, this is a hands-on role reporting to the Directors and Company Accountant, with real autonomy. They want someone practical who fixes issues rather than just reporting them, splitting time between the shop floor and the office, supported by BrightHR and BrightSafe.

What’s in it for you?

Monday to Friday, days
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, around fixed shutdowns
Pension, annual salary review, healthcare and life assurance after qualifying service
Family business that promotes from within
Free instructor-led AI training through EMBS Talent

Responsibilities

Develop and review HSE policies, systems and legislative compliance, including ISO 14001 where applicable
Run risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations (including RIDDOR)
Oversee statutory inspections, occupational health, PPE, fire safety, environmental compliance and training
Run day-to-day HR: contracts, policies, handbook, recruitment, onboarding, probation and leavers
Manage employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance
Administer BrightHR and BrightSafe, turning their advice into practical actions
Produce HR and HSE reporting and give the Directors clear, concise recommendations

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Essential

Proven combined HSE and HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or engineering
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
Working knowledge of UK health, safety, environmental and employment law
End-to-end employee relations experience
Confident with risk assessments, inspections and investigations
Organised record-keeping and a practical, commercial approach

Desirable

CIPD Level 3 or 5; NEBOSH Diploma; IOSH membership
Experience with BrightHR/BrightSafe or similar (Peninsula, Citation, Croner)
ISO 14001 / 45001 experience
Metal fabrication, defence or heavy engineering background