One of Sheffield’s standout industrial success stories — a business that has grown into a global force in advanced manufacturing. With major investment in automation, robotics, and sustainability, the organisation is scaling at pace and redefining how high‑performance solutions are designed, built, and delivered.
As the company accelerates its expansion and delivers pioneering products to a global market, they’re seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking HSE Manager to lead the Health, Safety and Environmental agenda across a fast‑paced, high‑risk manufacturing site.
This is a critical role shaping safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry best practice.
Your Impact
Lead the HSE strategy across a sophisticated, highly automated manufacturing environment at the heart of Sheffield’s advanced engineering ecosystem
Build a proactive, engaged safety culture that supports innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth
Collaborate with engineering, automation, operations, and project teams to design safety into new processes, systems, and products from concept to commissioning
Manage risk across robotics, high‑pressure systems, hazardous processes, and complex automated production lines
Ensure compliance with UK HSE and environmental regulations while driving continuous improvement through data‑led insights
Act as a trusted representative for regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Develop, implement and maintain the site HSE strategy in alignment with company objectives and UK regulatory requirements
Provide expert support and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees on all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Conduct regular site audits, inspections and risk assessments, ensuring robust controls are in place
Monitor and report on HSE performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
Manage HSE training programmes to ensure competency across the workforce
Maintain and enhance ISO certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 14001), working closely with internal and external auditors
Champion initiatives that strengthen site safety culture and environmental sustainability
Liaise with regulatory bodies, external stakeholders and emergency services as required
Undertake additional duties aligned with business needs and personal competencies
What You’ll Need
A recognised HSE qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6, or equivalent)
Proven experience in a HSE role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation
Experience leading audits, risk assessments and improvement programmes
Confidence working with engineering, automation and technical teams
A track record of supporting growth, transformation or operational scale‑up
Strong influencing skills and the ability to drive behavioural change at every level
A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset suited to a fast‑moving, innovation‑driven environment