Job description
HSE Manager - Manufacturing & Assembly
Banbridge / Mid-Ulster area (with travel to local manufacturing sites)
Full-time | Permanent
Competitive salary, depending on experience
An established and fast-growing organisation within the energy efficiency and building services sector is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to support its manufacturing and assembly operations.
This is a senior, hands-on role offering the opportunity to shape and drive Health, Safety & Environmental standards across modern manufacturing and off-site assembly facilities supporting large-scale data centre and decarbonisation projects across Europe.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, the HSE Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving robust HSE systems across manufacturing and assembly environments.
You will work closely with internal teams, project delivery functions and client stakeholders to ensure HSE requirements are embedded throughout fabrication, assembly and installation activities, while fostering a strong, positive safety culture.
Key elements of the role include:
- Leading HSE strategy across manufacturing and assembly facilities
- Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and client-specific HSE requirements
- Driving behavioural safety and continuous improvement initiatives
- Acting as the primary HSE point of contact for manufacturing sites
- Supporting safe fabrication and assembly of prefabricated mechanical and electrical solutions
- Collaborating with project teams through all stages of delivery
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies, procedures and management systems
- Monitor compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and relevant HSE legislation
- Lead incident investigations, audits, inspections and corrective actions
- Build, lead and develop a team of Health & Safety professionals
- Design and deliver training and competency development programmes
- Embed HSE considerations into planning and operational decision-making
- Promote environmental best practice across manufacturing operations
- Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leadership and project teams
The Person
You will ideally have:
- 5+ years' experience in an HSE Manager or senior HSE role
- Strong background in manufacturing, assembly, M&E or building services environments
- Proven experience developing and improving HSE management systems
- Solid knowledge of UK & international HSE legislation and standards
- NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) and environmental management experience
- Experience leading and developing HSE teams
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience with sustainability, waste reduction or carbon initiatives
- Familiarity with digital HSE systems and reporting tools
Why Apply?
- Senior, influential role within a growing manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to shape HSE culture and strategy
- Long-term stability and career progression
- Exposure to major infrastructure and energy projects
Click apply, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Karl Yellop at VANRATH on karl.yellop@vanrath.com
