HSE Manager – Logistics & Warehousing (South East)

Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

HSE Manager – Logistics & Warehousing (South East)

45,000 – 55,000 + Training + Progression + Monday – Friday + Company Benefits

Colchester – South East Patch

Are you a Health & Safety Manager from a Logistics or Warehousing background looking to take ownership of a newly created team where you’ll shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and build a high-performing H&S function across a regional patch?

This leading group of companies has a broad presence across numerous sectors including Industrial, Logistics and Shipping with over 150 years of experience and operations across multiple continents. This role falls within the Logistics subsidiary of the wider group, and has arisen due to an ever-increasing workload, meaning creation of a new department in the South East.

In this dynamic role you will be responsible for setting up a new H&S team covering numerous sites in and around Colchester. You will be the go‑to person for implementing processes and procedures, hiring new staff and training both internal and external staff. In addition to the leadership responsibilities, you will undertake some hands‑on work – especially in the early stages of the role – such as inspections, audits and compliance.

This role would suit a Health and Safety Manager or similar from a Logistics / Warehousing background looking for a technical leadership role within a well-established group of companies, offering the chance to grow a team around you and further develop your career.

The Role:

  • Creating H&S team covering sites across Essex and Suffolk
  • Implement new processes and procedures
  • Monitor the safety of the workforce and lead training
  • Carry out hands‑on work including inspecting, auditing and compliance
  • Monday – Friday 07:30-16:30

The Person:

  • Health and Safety Manager or similar
  • Logistics / Warehousing or similar background
  • Commute to Colchester

Reference number: BBBH24817

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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Posted: June 8th, 2026