South West | £70,000 - £75,000 + Generous Sign-On Bonus!
Are you a seasoned safety professional with a strong background in process safety within a highly regulated manufacturing environment?
Do you thrive on leading from the front, driving cultural change, and embedding best-in-class safety standards?
We’re recruiting for a Process Safety Lead to join a forward-thinking, global manufacturing business based in the South West. This is a critical leadership role that will see you influence and shape the safety strategy across a complex and high-performing site.
The Opportunity:
You’ll take ownership of all process safety management activities, ensuring compliance with both internal standards and external regulatory requirements. You'll work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and compliance teams to embed a proactive safety culture and deliver sustainable safety improvements.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and implementation of the process safety strategy.
* Drive compliance with COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX, and other relevant regulations.
* Conduct risk assessments, HAZOPs, and safety studies across key processes.
* Influence operational teams to embed robust safety behaviours and practices.
* Support incident investigations and drive root cause analysis.
* Liaise with external regulators and ensure documentation is audit-ready.
* Mentor and coach teams on process safety awareness and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in a process safety or related leadership role in a highly regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, or medical devices).
* Deep understanding of COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX, and process hazard analysis techniques.
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent safety qualification preferred.
* Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
* A proactive and strategic mindset with a passion for safety excellence.
Ready to take the lead in a role where safety truly matters? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.