HSE Lead
Location: Gloucestershire
Contract: Temporary, Part-Time
Working Pattern: 1-2 days per week, on site
Sector: Manufacturing / Process Environment
We are looking for an experienced HSE Lead to support a manufacturing site in Gloucestershire on a temporary, part-time basis.
This is a hands-on, risk-focused position providing Health, Safety and Environmental leadership, assurance and guidance across the site. With attendance required 1-2 days per week, the successful candidate will focus on significant risks, legal compliance, incident management, audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide competent HSE advice and guidance to site management, supervisors and operational teams.
- Maintain oversight of relevant UK health, safety and environmental legislation and compliance obligations.
- Review higher-risk assessments, safe systems of work and control measures.
- Support key areas including machinery safety, hazardous energy, working at height, confined spaces, COSHH, lifting operations, fire safety and occupational health.
- Carry out targeted site inspections and compliance audits, recording findings and following up priority actions.
- Coach managers and supervisors on risk assessments, permit-to-work controls and corrective actions.
- Support investigations into significant incidents and high-potential near misses, including root-cause analysis.
- Provide guidance around statutory reporting requirements, including RIDDOR where applicable.
- Review emergency arrangements and support drills and improvement actions.
- Provide HSE assurance for higher-risk contractor activities.
- Support environmental and energy management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 requirements.
- Review environmental risks including waste controls, spill response, drainage protection, pollution prevention and wastewater requirements.
- Support preparation for certification and regulatory audits.
- Deliver or coordinate relevant HSE training, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
- Maintain a clear HSE action tracker and provide concise updates following site visits.
- Escalate serious safety or environmental risks where controls are absent or ineffective.
About You
We are looking for someone who can quickly understand site risks, establish credibility with operational teams and provide effective HSE leadership within a limited weekly schedule.
Ideally, you will have:
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum.
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent would be advantageous.
- Good working knowledge of current UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Experience within a manufacturing, process, food, chemical or similarly regulated environment.
- Experience with ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
- Knowledge of ISO 50001 would be beneficial.
- Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience carrying out HSE audits and workplace inspections.
- Confidence working with both senior management and frontline operational teams.
- Strong communication, coaching and written reporting skills.
- The ability to prioritise significant risks and deliver effectively while working only 1-2 days per week.
The Opportunity
This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional looking for a flexible, part-time temporary assignment where they can make a genuine impact without committing to a full-time role.
You'll provide specialist HSE leadership and assurance while working closely with an established site management team responsible for the day-to-day operation.
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch with Blue Arrow to discuss the position in more detail. 01635 34 949.
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