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The HSE Manager will oversee and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the Manufacturing and Production sector. This role is based in Wigan and requires a proactive approach to maintaining and improving workplace safety standards. Client Details Based in Standish, UK, this award-winning resin manufacturer specialises in designing and producing high-performance polymers and synthetic resins for sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive, construction, marine, and energy. The company is recognised for its innovation, having won the Queen's Award for Enterprise (Innovation), and operates with a strong R&D focus, offering unique chemistries such as epoxy, phenolic, vinyl ester, benzoxazine, phenol-aralkyl resins, curing agents, and catalysts. Its Standish facility manufactures specialist resins and sustainable "green chemistry" solutions compliant with REACH, including bio-epoxy and bio-phenolic materials. The site provides rapid-response manufacturing, pilot-plant development, and bespoke formulation services, supporting customers requiring advanced resin systems for coatings, composites, adhesives, and insulation applications. Description As the HSE Manager you will be tasked with the following; Compliance & Governance • Ensure adherence to all government, legal and regulatory requirements through effective policy enforcement., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation and industry best practice, communicating changes and operational impacts., • Manage and maintain the site's legislative register and ensure documented compliance.EHS Leadership & Culture, • Drive continual improvement and support executive decision-making to elevate EHS performance across the business., • Promote a positive safety and environmental culture across all stakeholders, including employees, contractors, customers, and neighbouring communities., • Lead site safety committees and support initiatives to strengthen engagement and awareness.Management Systems & Auditing, • Manage, implement and communicate the Integrated Management Systems (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001)., • Lead internal and external audit programmes, ensuring audit requirements are met and improvement actions are completed., • Investigate incidents and non-conformances, performing RCA and implementing corrective/preventive measures.Training & Operational Support, • Organise all required HSE training for site personnel., • Develop, implement and manage H&S programmes (Confined Space, LOTO, Hazard Communication, Waste Management, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, etc.)., • Oversee site safety protocols including inductions, access control, signage, and hazard awareness.Emergency Preparedness, • Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including liaison with emergency services, competent authorities, and arranging drills., • Act as Site Fire Officer, ensuring fire risk assessments and control measures are current and effective.Process Safety & Technical Support, • Support Process Safety activities including PHA, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, HFA, and ALARP demonstrations (COMAH-related)., • Manage COSHH assessments and ensure safe handling and storage of hazardous substances.Environmental Management, • Develop and lead the site environmental strategy and ensure compliance with the site's environmental permit., • Prepare regulator correspondence, manage permit variations, and report breaches where required., • Conduct environmental risk assessments (e.g., CDOIF methodology) and support product life-cycle assessments., • Drive internal improvements aligned with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.Reporting & General Duties, • Report EHS performance, risks and opportunities to senior management., • Prepare and communicate required EHS documentation to relevant third parties. A successful HSE Manager should have: • Relevant qualifications in health, safety, and environmental management., • Experience in the industrial/manufacturing sector., • Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation., • Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills., • Ability to lead and influence teams effectively., • Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum., • 33 days holiday entitlement., • Company pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.