HSES Manager
Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Manager
Location: Plymouth | Full-Time | On-Site
Salary: £55 - 60,000
About the Company
A global engineering and manufacturing organisation, recognised for innovation in energy management, automation, and sustainable operations. The Plymouth site is a key manufacturing facility producing advanced domestic heating and smart control products. The business is known for strong corporate standards, robust safety culture, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Plant Director, the HSES Manager will lead all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability activities across the site.
This position combines hands-on Health & Safety leadership with continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives, offering both operational involvement and strategic influence within the plant.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental, energy, and facilities regulations
Lead day-to-day Health & Safety management across the manufacturing site
Develop and implement H&S improvement and prevention programmes
Conduct and lead internal and external audits
Manage risk assessments, emergency planning, and contingency processes
Oversee environmental management including waste, emissions, and regulatory compliance (e.g., RoHS/WEEE)
Lead environmental analysis and energy reviews, implementing reduction initiatives
Promote corporate sustainability commitments and site performance goals
Monitor KPIs and present performance updates to leadership
Engage with shopfloor teams, engineers, and cross-functional departments
Act as key liaison with regulatory bodies, employee representatives, and external stakeholders
Manage PPE procurement, supplier contracts, and cost tracking
Deploy best-practice safety and environmental methodologies
Why Join?
Work for a globally recognised engineering and sustainability-focused organisation
Visible leadership role reporting directly to the Plant Director
Opportunity to influence both operational safety and long-term environmental strategy
Mix of hands-on engagement and strategic project work
Strong corporate systems, tools, and support
Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members
Essential Skills & Experience
NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent
8+ years' experience leading EHS within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations and management systems
Experience leading audits and compliance monitoring
Experience driving sustainability initiatives
Ability to influence and engage at all organisational levels
Strong communication and presentation skills
Good IT literacy (MS Office)
Lead Auditor accreditation desirable
Education
Degree-level qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, H&S, or related discipline (preferred)
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
Salary & Benefits
£55,000-£60,000
10% bonus
28 days annual leave + public holidays
Pension contribution
Holiday buy/sell scheme
Employee share programme
Health & wellbeing support and additional benefits
Working Hours
Standard site hours:
Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30
Friday: 08:00-15:30
Flexible alignment with production hours available:
Monday-Thursday: 07:00-16:00
Friday: 07:00-11:50
39-hour paid week. Role is primarily site-based (5 days), with occasional ad-hoc remote flexibility