HSE Advisor – Manufacturing

Manchester – Permanent – Full-time – Monday to Friday, 37 hours – £32,000–£35,000

Are you a confident and proactive health, safety and environment professional looking for your next challenge? We're looking for an HSE Advisor who can champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a busy engineering and manufacturing environment.

This role sits at the heart of site operations and will play a key part in managing risk, embedding best practices, and supporting the company’s ongoing certifications under ISO 45001, 14001 and 50001 standards.

The Role:

·       Provide hands-on support and advice to site teams on all HSE matters

·       Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, inspections, and COSHH reviews

·       Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and practical training sessions

·       Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe behaviours, producing root cause reports and ensuring corrective actions are followed through

·       Monitor and report on site HSE performance, contributing to key KPIs and improvement initiatives

·       Maintain awareness and compliance with legislation such as PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR, and Environmental Permitting

·       Assist in preparing documentation for environmental reporting, permits and energy data

·       Participate in internal audits and help maintain ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 compliance

·       Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and proactive risk management

·       Support management with sustainability and resource efficiency initiatives

·       Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing legal requirements and HSE trends

The Person:

·       NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)

·       HSE experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or similar industrial setting

·       Solid understanding of UK health & safety legislation and ISO systems

·       Strong communication and influencing skills across shopfloor and senior levels

·       Capable of writing reports, analysing trends, and managing action plans

·       Confident leading risk assessments and safety investigations

Desirable:

·       NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards)

·       TechIOSH or GradIOSH membership

·       Experience supporting ISO 45001 / 14001 / 50001 systems

·       Familiarity with solvent management plans, A2 permitting, or environmental controls

·       Previous experience delivering safety training sessions

Why Join?

·       Be part of a collaborative and supportive HSEE team

·       Make a real impact in a well-established and growing business

·       Clear progression opportunities and investment in your development

·       Work within a business committed to sustainability and operational excellence

To apply, send your CV to george.jackson@imtresourcing.com

 or call George Jackson on 07528 225856 / 01242 804102 for a confidential chat.

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