HSES Manager
Location: Merseyside (site-based with some UK travel)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum + car allowance
Sector: Automotive / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced HSES Manager to support and work closely with the HSES Director, playing a key role in the development, maintenance and continual improvement of Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability management systems across our UK operations.
This is a senior, influential role within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, requiring strong technical knowledge of ISO standards, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coach and challenge management teams to drive HSES excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Support the HSES Director with action plans, technical input, reporting and site engagement
Lead and support ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 internal crossover audits, including preparation for and close-out of third-party audits
Conduct and review SIP (Systemic Improvement Process) audits against company standards
Maintain and improve the HSES Management System, including document control and global documentation alignment (GDS)
Track and report audit actions, investigation findings and corrective actions
Perform accident and incident analysis, including trend analysis and 5-Why root cause investigations
Produce HSES performance reports and statistical data for site and senior management
Develop, manage and monitor continuous improvement and sustainability plans, including sustainability Kaizen processes
Prepare and deliver HSES communications, alerts and good behaviour campaigns
Support and contribute to HSES committees and ISO management reviews
Coach, train and advise plant leadership teams on HSES responsibilities and system effectiveness
Ensure compliance with current and emerging HSE legislation, maintaining legal registers
Ensure HSES standards, customer requirements and ZERO Tolerance policies are consistently met
Support HSES inductions for employees, contractors and visitors
Act as a key support function for the UK HSES team, promoting best practice and transparency
Skills & Experience
Previous experience within the automotive or high-volume manufacturing sector
Background as an HSE Engineer, Quality Engineer, HSE Manager or Specialist
Degree in Engineering (chemistry, mechanical, machinery), Environmental Science, Health & Safety, or equivalent
Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 (essential)
Working knowledge of ISO 50001 and IATF 16949 (highly desirable)
Proven experience in management systems and document control
Excellent understanding of UK HSE legislation and customer requirements
Strong IT skills, including MS Office
Fluent in English
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership, coaching and influencing skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confident communicator at all levels of the organisation
Analytical, solutions-focused and driven by continuous improvement
High integrity, credibility and personal accountability
Calm and effective under pressure, with the ability to challenge constructively
The Package
Competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000 per annum
Car allowance
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global automotive organisation
High level of autonomy and influence within the business
Strong focus on sustainability, continuous improvement and best practice