HSE Lead Sector: Manufacturing
Location: Norfolk
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, office based hours
Salary: Negotiable, DOE
Are you ready to take the lead in creating a workplace where health, safety and environment are more than just policies they re part of everyday life?
If you ve worked in HSE and want a role where you ll have the freedom to influence, coach and make a real difference, this could be the opportunity you ve been waiting for.
At ISQ Recruitment, we re working with a well-established manufacturing business in Norfolk to find their next HSE Lead. This is not a box-ticking position you ll have the space to shape culture, build engagement, and progress your career towards HSE/QHSE Manager level.
What You ll Be Doing: - Supporting the site on all things HSE from compliance and audits to training and coaching.
- Delivering inductions, toolbox talks and practical training that colleagues actually connect with.
- Leading investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses focusing on learning and improvement, not blame.
- Keeping risk assessments, safe systems of work and contingency plans up to date.
- Running drills, checking equipment readiness, and making sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency.
- Partnering with managers, teams and contractors to build a positive, safety-first culture across the site.
What We re Looking For: - Previous HSE experience, ideally gained in manufacturing, FMCG or a similar fast-paced environment.
- A NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
- Good knowledge of UK HSE legislation and best practice.
- Confidence to engage with people at all levels from shop floor to senior managers.
- IT skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint) to support reporting and training.
It s a bonus if you also bring: - Experience with ISO9001, ISO14001 or ISO45001.
- First Aid or Fire Marshall training.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis tools.
- Previous experience delivering training or coaching.
Why Apply? - A full-time, permanent position with a clear route towards HSE/QHSE Manager.
- A role where your ideas and input will be listened to not lost in the noise.
- The chance to influence culture and drive positive change, rather than just enforce compliance.
- Work in a busy, varied environment where no two days are the same.
Ready to step up and make safety part of the everyday culture? Apply now and let s have a conversation or contact us directly:
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