HSE Manager

Swann Group Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an HSE Manager for their office in Braintree, Essex. This permanent, full-time position focuses on ensuring a safe working environment through policy development and compliance with health and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, managing waste streams, and leading training sessions. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH General Certificate and have strong organizational skills. The role comes with a competitive salary, health care benefits, and annual leave, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals dedicated to workplace safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health care cash back scheme

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience in conducting audits.
• Ability to generate and analyze reports on health and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement workplace health and safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments to minimize workplace accidents.
• Manage waste and hazardous waste streams.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Auditing experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Permanent, full-time role: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

Swann Engineering Group is an ethical and forward-thinking group where we want our vision and values to not only shape our people but also the environment around us. Our strength comes from our effective corporate governance, diversity of specialist skills and experience but most of all, our excellence in managing all aspects of the product lifecycle under one roof including design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and customer support.

Swann Engineering Group has a proven track to tackle bespoke engineering projects of any size in any sector from telecommunications, outdoor media, structural and architectural, floodlighting & gantries and defence and radar solutions. With our Head office based in Braintree, Essex, and a headcount of 120 employees we are a trusted partner to the UK's leading mobile network operators, including EE/BT, Vodafone, 3UK, VMO2, and telecommunications infrastructure owners, MBNL, Cornerstone, Cellnex, WIG as well as NATS and BAE. Swann Engineering have a strong working relationship with businesses in the national housebuilders and construction sector.

About the role

As HSE Manager, your role is to prevent workplace injuries by developing and implementing business wide policies, procedures, and training to create a safe and legally compliant work environment. You will work closely with the Senior Management team to support in identifying and mitigating risk, ensuring the company is compliant at all times with health and safety legislation, being efficient and thorough when investigating incidents and promoting a culture of safety.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Prepare HS&E strategy and develop group wide policies.
• Review group policies and procedures as when required to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Manage waste, scrap, and hazardous waste streams.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in company policy and practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and consider how risks can be reduced.
• Promote good HS&E practices and awareness throughout the group and monitor the implementation of group policies and procedures; ensuring at minimum statutory requirements are upheld throughout the organisation.
• Consultation with Directors and Managers regarding HS&E legalisation and codes of practice.
• Lead in house training with managers and employees regarding HS&E issues.
• Conduct or arrange for site and workplace audits and ensure any remedial actions are implemented.
• Maintain accident and near miss statistics, analyse trends and implement remedial action, as necessary. You will be required to produce monthly and quarterly reports for the Senior Management Team.
• Instigate investigations into incidents where required and produce reports of findings.
• Undertake RIDDOR reporting as appropriate.
• Be the focus for HS&E for the group and co-ordinate communications including management reports, newsletter, and bulletins.
• Arrange for and renew accreditations to external organisations, for example SMAS & Safecontractor.
• Consult with external bodies for advice and information.
• Consult with insurance companies regarding personal injury claims.
• Assist with the completion of PQQ documents.
• Other duties as required for the role.

About you

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations
• Auditing experience
• Computer literate; conversant in the use of Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and application of working processes
• Strong organisational and administrative skills

  What we offer

  Competitive salary, pension, health care cash back scheme, 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (salary sacrifice scheme available for additional holiday) and cycle to work scheme.

  This is an office-based permanent, full-time role - Monday to Friday - based at our Head Office in Braintree, Essex. Some travel to sites will be required on occasion.

  Please apply with a CV.