HSE Manager

Genuit Group; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in infrastructure projects is seeking an HSE Manager to provide strategic leadership and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement in safety performance and foster a proactive safety culture across multiple sites. Responsibilities include leading risk assessments, mentoring staff, and developing HSE strategies. Benefits include a company car, a matched pension contribution, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company Car

Pension contribution matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience with carbon reporting and circular economy initiatives.
• Track record developing and implementing HSE strategy across multisite operations.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety Regulations.
• Develop and implement the company's HSE strategy.
• Lead risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Drive process safety initiatives.
• Mentor and develop your 6 direct reports.

Skills

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH Environmental Management

Health, Safety & Environmental Management experience

Sustainability programmes experience

Knowledge of polymer chemistry

Process safety knowledge

Knowledge of UK HSE legislation

Experience with ISO 45001

Experience with ISO 14001

Job description

.HSE Manager page is loaded## HSE Managerlocations: Polypipe Horncastletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 28, 2026 (23 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR102052Closing Date for Application:Friday 27/02/2026Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry’s widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions. People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.**Role Overview**The HSE Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities. This role ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements, drives continuous improvement in safety performance, and fosters a proactive safety culture throughout the organisation. The HSE Manager works closely with all departments and at all levels to minimise risk, enhance employee wellbeing, and support sustainable manufacturing practices.**Key Responsibilities*** Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety Regulations and maintain robust governance across multiple sites.* Develop and implement the company's HSE strategy, aligned with business objectives and industry best practice.* Lead risk assessments and safe systems of work across manufacturing, warehousing, transport and recycling operations.* Drive process safety initiatives including machine guarding, interlocks, chemical handling, and high‑temperature operations.* Lead environmental programmes covering waste reduction, recycling, emissions monitoring, and carbon‑reduction initiatives.* Oversee incident investigation processes, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.* Build a proactive safety culture through behavioural safety programmes, coaching, and leadership visibility.* Lead external audits, regulatory inspections, and engagement with customers, suppliers, and industry bodies on HSE matters.* Mentor and develop your 6 direct reports through training, clear objectives, and succession planning.* Champion continuous improvement and ensure alignment to the Genuit Sustainable Solutions for Growth Strategy.**Skills and Experience*** NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety* NEBOSH Environmental Management* Experience working in Health, Safety & Environmental Management* Experience in sustainability programmes, carbon reporting, and circular‑economy initiatives* Knowledge of polymer chemistry, additives, and chemical hazard management* Experience with process safety, automation safety, and machine safeguarding* Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and plastics‑sector regulatory frameworks* Track record developing and implementing HSE strategy across multisite operations* Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems* Valid UK Driving Licence**Benefits*** Entitled to 25 days holiday* Company Car* Holiday purchase scheme* Pension contribution matched up to 8%* Life assurance* Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme* Enhanced maternity and paternity payHere at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.At Polypipe we recognise the contribution our people make to our success and are committed to attracting talent from a wide and diverse pool.Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we know that they are the key to ensuring our long-term sustainability, enabling us to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers and the wider construction industry, and we offer rewarding career opportunities to individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact.And that is why we are passionate about developing a culture of trust and innovation, one that values and celebrates the contributions of each and every team member. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.