Polypipe

HSE Manager

Polypipe Aylesford Full time

Closing Date for Application:

Thursday 25/12/2025

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Role Overview: Working in conjunction with the Director of QHSE, you will be responsible for improving the HSE culture, implementing Polypipe Building Services and Genuit Group HSE policies, managing HSE systems, driving behavioural change and improving management competence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Interpret, communicate, and ensure compliance with the company’s Management Systems and all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.

  • Support the Site Management Team with all HSE responsibilities, providing advice and assistance as required.

  • Implement Polypipe Building Services and Group HSE policies, procedures, and initiatives on site.

  • Maintain accreditation to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Standards.

  • Set, monitor, and report on HSE goals and objectives, including presenting KPIs to Senior Management and identifying performance trends.

  • Provide guidance across all levels of the business to ensure a consistent and best-practice approach to HSE management.

  • Conduct regular site tours to verify that HSE standards are maintained and actively driven by management.

  • Identify HSE training, competency, and awareness needs, working with the L&D team to track and maintain competence.

  • Ensure all site HSE systems are maintained, updated, and effectively implemented.

  • Oversee the development and review of risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSW).

  • Establish and maintain appropriate PPE requirements for the site.

  • Manage site access control systems.

  • Lead site inspections and audits, including external mandatory inspections.

  • Consult and communicate effectively with the business on all HSE matters.

  • Promote a strong sustainability, health, and safety culture across the workplace.

  • Support internal and external audit programmes.

  • Deputise for the Director of QHSE on safety and environmental matters when required.

Skills & Requirements:

  • In-depth knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation within a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience managing and developing a professional HSE team.

  • Strong team player

  • Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive positive change and continuous improvement.

  • Able to work proactively and independently, using initiative to develop and enhance the role.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

  • Competent in conducting safety and environmental inspections.

  • Competent in planning, conducting, and reporting audits.

  • Able to accurately record inspection, check, and audit results in a clear and compliant manner aligned with relevant standards.

  • Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IFS.

  • Ability to integrate environmental, health, and safety legislation into management systems.

  • NEBOSH Certificate required; NEBOSH Diploma (Part II) or equivalent preferred.

  • AIEMA (or equivalent) professional training.

  • Full UK driving licence.

Working Hours & Benefits:

  • Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours.

  • 25 days holiday entitlement.

  • Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%.

  • Life assurance.

  • Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Free flu vouchers.

  • Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services.

  • Staff discount on all Genuit Group products.

  • Free on-site parking.

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.