Hays Health & Safety are excited to be working with an established manufacturing organisation based in Derbyshire.Working closely with a Group HSE Manager who owns the strategic side (policy, ISO, compliance), this role is very much focused on the day-to-day operational delivery of safety on site.You’ll be visible on the shop floor, supporting managers, driving standards, and making sure systems actually work in practice – not just on paper.Role Responsibilities* Support the delivery of day-to-day Health & Safety across site* Work closely with Site Manager and Operations teams to deliver site action plans* Monitor HSE KPIs and provide practical recommendations for improvement* Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 & 45001 systems* Ensure compliance with company policies, permits and regulatory requirements* Provide hands-on guidance and support to operational teams* Lead and contribute to H&S meetings and site engagement activities* Support incident investigation, risk assessments, and continuous improvement* Work alongside the Group HSE Manager on wider HSE initiativesWhat Good Looks Like* Strong presence on site with visible safety leadership* KPIs improving and risks being proactively managed* Operational teams engaged and taking ownership of safety* Systems embedded in practice, not just compliance drivenRequirements* NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)* Experience within manufacturing or similar industrial environment* Good understanding of ISO 14001 / 45001* Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels* Organised, proactive, and able to manage own workload* Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilityWhy This RoleA good opportunity for someone who wants a hands-on, operational HSE role with real visibility on site, working alongside an experienced Group HSE Manager but with the autonomy to make a difference day-to-day.The salary for this role is up to £36k.
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