HSE Manager in Wakefield - Elevation Recruitment Group

Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact within a forward-thinking manufacturing organisation?

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a manufacturing business in Wakefield with a fantastic culture who are looking for a HSE Manager. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on driving cultural change, ensuring compliance, and embedding best practice across a diverse business environment.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of the company’s Health & Safety strategy and management systems, ensuring legal compliance and promoting a positive safety culture at all levels. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the ISO 45001 management system, conducting audits, and supporting the wider management team with safety governance and performance reporting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and implementation of Health & Safety policies, risk assessments, and emergency plans.
• Promoting a proactive, safety-first culture across all departments.
• Managing and maintaining the ISO 45001 & ISO 14001, including audits and external certification support.
• Conducting COSHH assessments and occupational exposure monitoring.
• Investigating incidents and ensuring lessons learned are implemented.
• Providing expert advice on safe systems of work, PPE, and contractor management.
• Keeping up to date with current legislation and best practice in health and safety management.

We’re looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent people skills. You’ll be confident engaging with colleagues at all levels and able to influence positive behavioural change.

Essential experience and qualifications:

• NEBOSH minimum 
• Proven experience managing Health & Safety in a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Practical knowledge of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 management systems.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, COSHH, and incident investigation processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to drive engagement and continuous improvement.

Benefits include:

• Discretionary bonus 
• Wellbeing & social events 
• Pension up to 8% employee contribution 
• 25 days + BH rising to up to 35 days + BH with service