Location:
Manchester / Sheffield / Doncaster / Hull / Lancashire / Grimsby
Benefits:
Car, bonus, pension, holidays, private health cover
Contract Type:
Permanent, Home based with responsibility for 6 sites / 230 staff
Industry Sectors:
Manufacturing / Chemical / Petrochemical / Oil & Gas / COMAH / LNG / LPG / Terminal COMAH / Mining / Onshore
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead operations across multiple sites as a core member of the Operations Leadership Team
- Ensure site activities are conducted safely, comply with legislative and management systems such as Health and Safety at Work Act, COMAH Regulations, COSHH, and ISO standards
- Drive active safety agenda, participate in Branch Safety Committees, and foster a culture of zero lost-time accidents
- Implement safety and loss control programs, maintaining high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline
- Ensure cylinder and product quality via rigorous quality control checks in compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and relevant standards
- Develop employee communications and engagement strategies to build an inclusive, motivated workforce
- Plan and direct maintenance activities for site facilities and equipment, ensuring safe and budgeted operations
- Lead initiatives in safety, growth, service, and quality, sharing best practices across multiple sites
- Manage costs by planning, budgeting, and monitoring monthly performance to hit targets and reduce overheads
- Drive and implement continuous improvement programs for productivity savings; ensure service levels meet or exceed agreed standards
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Healthcare teams to maintain high customer service
- Maintain robust asset management and documentation control for accurate reporting of site stock positions
Requirements:
- Degree in an engineering or science discipline or HNC/HND
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
- Comprehensive knowledge of the compressed and liquefied gases market, engineering principles, gas production technologies, and pressure systems
- Experience in ensuring compliance with MHRA, PSSR, COMAH, HAZOP, and ISO standards
- Proven transformational leadership, talent development, and stakeholder engagement experience, particularly in unionised environments
- Strong safety leadership in hazardous gas handling and production optimisation
- Resilience under pressure, persuasive communication skills, and strong financial acumen, including cost control and CAPEX experience
- Demonstrated track record of lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives for productivity optimisation
If you are ready to take your leadership to the next level and make a significant impact across a dynamic, multi-site operation, apply today.