Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Dagenham | Up to £60,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits

Loom Talent is delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's leading logistics providers to recruit an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager.

Our client is a recognised leader in UK logistics, delivering high-quality distribution services to major FMCG brands. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of Health, Safety, Environmental and Facilities Management across four warehouse operations in the Dagenham area, playing a key role in driving a positive safety culture and ensuring operational compliance.

The Opportunity

As HSE Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental strategies across multiple sites. Working closely with operational leadership, you will champion best practice, ensure legislative compliance and create a safe, open and proactive working environment for colleagues, customers and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong Health & Safety culture across four warehouse locations.
• Conduct and manage Health & Safety audits, ensuring all documentation remains accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate customer, internal and BRC audits, ensuring compliance with required standards.
• Chair and contribute to monthly Health & Safety meetings, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and behavioural safety conversations.
• Complete risk assessments, including COSHH assessments, and implement effective control measures.
• Act as Fire Marshal and Racking Inspector, ensuring emergency procedures are maintained and colleagues receive appropriate training.
• Manage contractor permits to work and ensure contractor compliance on site.
• Support the General Manager in maintaining full site Health & Safety compliance.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis, risk management and best practice implementation.
• Maintain third-party quality agreements to ensure the integrity and continuity of critical equipment and services.
• Manage facilities-related contractors and service providers across the sites.
• Build effective relationships with on-site tenants, providing support on Health & Safety compliance and property-related matters.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and influential Health & Safety professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics or distribution environment.

You will have

• NEBOSH / IOSH qualification (essential).
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Experience conducting Health & Safety, customer and quality audits.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• The ability to identify non-conformances and implement effective corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Competitive benefits package
• The opportunity to lead Health & Safety across a multi-site operation for a market-leading logistics business.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing international organisation.
• A highly visible role with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on operational performance and employee wellbeing.

If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to take the next step in your career with a leading logistics organisation, we'd love to hear from you.