HSE & Sustainability Manager Reporting to: Operations Manager Scope: 3 sites, c.100 employees

We are now seeking a hands-on HSE & Sustainability Manager to lead health, safety, environmental and sustainability performance across our textile finishing operations.

This is a highly visible role within an SME environment, responsible for ensuring full legal compliance while embedding a positive, people-focused safety culture and structured sustainability systems.

You will develop and maintain integrated HSE and Environmental Management Systems aligned with ISO 14001 and relevant textile sustainability standards (e.g. RWS, CCS), lead audits, manage environmental permits, and support ESG reporting. The role covers operational risk management including risk and COSHH assessments, machine safety, pressure systems, LOTO, permit-to-work, LOLER, confined spaces, fire and asbestos controls, while promoting near-miss reporting and continuous improvement.

You will oversee environmental compliance, monitor energy, water, chemical use and waste performance, and drive sustainability initiatives, including responsible sourcing and resource efficiency. The position also leads incident investigations, root cause analysis and performance reporting to senior management.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will deliver training, coach managers, support capital projects, liaise with regulators, and work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to provide practical, commercially aware guidance.

We are looking for a visible, approachable leader with strong influencing skills, a collaborative style, and the ability to foster a culture where safety and sustainability are shared responsibilities.

The company:

A well-established and successful family-owned business who have been operating in the textile finishing and piece dyeing industry for over 100 years and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products/services to our customers

Benefits:

6 weeks holiday including bank holidays, Contribution pension, 37hrs a week, flexible on start and finish as the office opens at 6.00 am and closes 5.30 pm over a 4 day week or finish Friday 12.00pm