Process Safety / Health and Safety Manager

Job description

Process Safety / HSE Manager

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

SRG are currently recruiting for a Process Safety / Health and Safety Manager for a successful and growing manufacturing client based in the Manchester area.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Process Safety Leadership

• Develop and own the Process Safety Management System (PSMS) aligned with UK law and standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
• Lead HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA studies and define/verify Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF/SIL)
• Drive compliance with DSEAR and implement robust safety measures.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Ensure all site activities are conducted safely, maintaining zero TIR
• Own site risk assessments, SOPs, and integrate with training/competence matrices
• Govern Permit-to-Work systems and ensure effective LOTO
• Lead accident investigations using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Manage contractor control and CDM 2015 duties for projects.

Engineering Management

• Oversee the engineering team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensure preventative maintenance and mandatory checks for equipment reliability
• Utilise CMMS for planned maintenance and KPI reporting.

About you:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or NVQ Level 6) and IOSH/BOHS membership (GradIOSH/CMIOSH)
• Chartered status or working towards it & Engineering degree (desirable)
• Proven leadership in HSE and process safety within a regulated or high-hazard environment
• Strong knowledge of DSEAR, process safety, and engineering best practices
• Competence in HAZOP/LOPA, ATEX zoning, and permit-to-work systems
• Incident investigation expertise and evidence of delivering risk-reducing improvements.

If interested, please apply or contact Julia for more information: julia.mccabe@srgtalent.com / 0161 667 1803

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English