HSE Manager - 12 month FTC
13 hours ago
Blackpool
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager (12-Month FTC) Location: Blackpool | Salary: Up to £50,000 This isn't a steady-state role ..... it's a turnaround mission. We're looking for a hands-on HSE professional who knows how to step into a manufacturing environment, quickly assess what's not working, and drive real, lasting change. This is a low-risk manufacturing site with huge potential, but it needs the right leader to reset standards, rebuild confidence, and embed a proactive safety culture. If you've successfully transformed an underperforming HSE function before, this is your chance to do it again, with full visibility and impact. Why This Role Stands Out Own the turnaround - take a site that needs direction and shape a high-performing HSE function Make an immediate impact - your expertise will influence behaviours, systems, and leadership from day one Be visible and hands-on - not a desk role; you'll be on the floor driving change where it matters Work with leadership - act as the trusted advisor, challenging and guiding senior stakeholders What You'll Be Doing Take full ownership of resetting and rebuilding the HSE function Rapidly assess current gaps and implement practical, effective improvements Drive compliance with UK legislation, ISO14001 and ISO45001 - but go beyond compliance to create a culture shift Be a constant presence on-site, coaching, influencing, and holding teams accountable Lead on incident management, RIDDOR reporting, and performance metrics, using data to drive decisions Deliver engaging, no-nonsense training that changes behaviours - not just ticks boxes Partner with leadership to embed clear standards, structure, and accountability What We Need From You Proven experience turning around an HSE function within a manufacturing environment (this is essential) NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) with strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO standards A hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up approach - you lead from the front The confidence to challenge, influence, and drive change at all levels Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment Available immediately or at very short notice What You'll Gain A role where you can see the difference you're making every day Full ownership to implement change without red tape The chance to leave a lasting legacy in a business that needs your expertiseAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes