HSE Manager - North East, Durham, DL14 9PE

<h2>HSE Manager - North East, Durham, DL14 9PE </h2><p><strong>Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! </strong> </p><p>Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, were committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development. </p><p><strong>About Us </strong> </p><p>We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. </p><p><strong><em>Lead safety. Shape culture. Make a real impact. </em> </strong> </p><p>At <strong>Smurfit Westrock </strong>, safety isnt just a policy its a core value. Were looking for a passionate, handson <strong>Health, Safety& Environmental </strong> (<strong>HSE) Manager </strong> to lead health, safety and environmental excellence at our West Auckland site and help drive a strong, positive safety culture across our operations. </p><p>If you thrive in a fastpaced manufacturing environment, enjoy influencing people at all levels, and want a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day, this could be the opportunity for you. </p><p><strong>The Role </strong> </p><p>Reporting to the Operations Director, youll take ownership of the HSE agenda on site, working closely with managers, colleagues, contractors and external bodies to ensure a safe, compliant and continuously improving workplace. </p><p>Youll be a visible leader promoting a Safety First culture, providing expert guidance, and having the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours or stop work where required. </p><p><strong>What Youll Be Doing </strong> </p><ul> <li >Leading and embedding a proactive safety culture across the site </li> <li >Developing and delivering the site Safety Deployment Plan </li> <li >Ensuring full compliance with UK H&S and environmental legislation </li> <li >Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses with robust root cause analysis </li> <li >Producing and analysing HSE performance data and trends </li> <li >Managing audits, inspections, risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work </li> <li >Coordinating and delivering engaging HSE training </li> <li >Acting as site liaison with enforcing authorities and external agencies </li> <li >Owning the HSE budget and driving valuefocused improvements </li> </ul><p><strong>What Were Looking For </strong> </p><p>Youll be an experienced HSE professional with a strong manufacturing or industrial background, confident working independently while influencing others. </p><p><strong>Essential: </strong> </p><ul> <li >NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) </li> <li >Solid knowledge of UK H&S & environmental legislation </li> <li >Proven experience in an HSE management role </li> <li >Strong investigation, reporting and communication skills </li> <li >IOSH membership (minimum TechIOSH) </li> </ul><p><strong>Desirable: </strong> </p><ul> <li >NEBOSH Diploma / Level 6 qualification </li> <li >ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 experience </li> <li >Background in corrugating, packaging or similar production environments </li> <li >Experience delivering behavioural safety or culture change initiative </li> </ul><p><strong>Why Join Us? </strong> </p><ul> <li >A key leadership role with real authority and influence </li> <li >The opportunity to shape safety culture, not just maintain compliance </li> <li >A business with strong values: <strong>Safety, Integrity, Trust and Loyalty </strong> </li> <li >Support for continuous professional development </li> <li >A role where your expertise truly matters </li> </ul><p ><strong >What We Offer </strong> </p><ul> <li >Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme </li> <li >Ongoing training and development opportunities </li> <li >24/7 confidential support for you and your family </li> <li >Flexible working options and family-friendly policies </li> <li >Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer) </li> </ul><p>Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together. </p><p><strong><em>Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria. </em> </strong> </p><p><strong><em>We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. </em> </strong> </p><p><strong><em>We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job. </em> </strong> </p>