Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

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Job Title: Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Job Category: Legal and Compliance

Company Overview: Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a world renowned manufacturer committed to revolutionising the way materials are moved-from port to home. We design, engineer, produce, and support a full range of lift trucks, attachments, and power and technology solutions, primarily under the trusted Hyster and Yale brands. As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers globally, we are dedicated to delivering innovative, customer focused solutions while maintaining exceptional service standards.

About the Role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position will be responsible for providing EHS expertise at the location facility and managing the various aspects of the EHS function with a specific focus on driving improved results. The role includes the identification of risk factors, risk assessment, definition of measures for the safety and health of the workplace, and the development of preventive and protective measures. It also focuses on the identification, development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and programs through process driven thinking, trend analysis and data driven problem solving, ensuring compliance with EHS, ISO14001, ISO45001 and relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing while providing leadership and/or coordination for the improvement of the site's Environmental Management System (EMS) / Safety Management System (SMS).
• Managing mandatory and voluntary EHS audits of facilities and systems to verify compliance with all existing EHS policies and compliance to ISO14001/ISO45001 and relevant regulations.
• Collaborating and promoting Employee health and safety performance initiatives through developing and maintaining strategic health and safety systems, policies and procedures, campaigns and programs aimed at preventing occupational injuries and reducing unsafe conditions, behaviours, and adverse environmental impact.
• Managing EHS aspects, impacts and programs; assuring a safe and healthy workplace compliant with all applicable EHS policies, ISO, ISO14001/ISO45001 and relevant regulations.
• Managing and working collaboratively with support organizations (e.g., Facilities, Maintenance, Security) on safety and environmental initiatives and activities.
• Maintaining necessary EHS reporting and communications to HYG Division EHS.
• Facilitating site Emergency Response Team activities.
• Interface with site liability insurance partners and handling of all employers' liability and public liability claims.
• Staying aware of industry EHS trends and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting periodical inspections in the production departments and risk management of events, aiming to identify corrective measures to avoid recurrence.

Essential Criteria

• B.S. degree in a related discipline (Occupational Safety, Safety Sciences, Environmental Engineering and/or other Engineering degree); Master's degree preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 3rd level education plus 5-7 years of relevant H&S management experience required.
• Training and certification required by HSE and other statutory bodies for the execution of duties.
• 7+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience, including previous leadership/management experience, preferably within a large manufacturing/engineering organisation.
• Experience with the development of EHS metrics, regulatory compliance initiatives, professional development and retention strategies.
• Specialized knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of sound practices regarding ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 45001 Occupational Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Excellent leadership, analytical, facilitation, communication, negotiation (verbal and written), problem solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent PC software application skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working options
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Private health insurance
• 33 days annual leave
• Enhanced statutory benefits
• Subsidised gym membership
• Subsidised canteen
• Comprehensive career development programme
• Ongoing professional development support

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent

Time Type: Full time

Work Hours: 39 per week

Travel Required: No

Location: 88 Charlestown Road, Craigavon, BT63 5PP, United Kingdom

Closing Date & Other Information

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th June 2026. Appointment subject to background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Company reserves the right to enhance criteria for shortlisting.