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Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, with facilities in Croydon, UK; Kentucky and Oklahoma, USA; Brzeg, Poland; and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT). We produce lightweight foams for a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems. The Company is on a strong growth trajectory, with significant revenue and profitability increases in recent years and ambitious plans for the future. About the Role: We are looking for a strong, hands-on HSE Manager to lead a step change in Health & Safety standards across our Spanish operations (Anglesola and Burgos). This is a transformation-focused role, with an immediate priority on improving Health & Safety performance, stabilising risk and embedding a more proactive, accountable safety culture across both sites. You will play a key role in raising standards, influencing behaviours at all levels and ensuring Health & Safety becomes fully embedded in daily operations. This requires a visible and credible leader who is comfortable challenging existing practices and driving lasting change, not simply maintaining compliance systems. While the primary focus is Health & Safety, the role will also support Environmental and Quality activities as part of wider integration plans. Key priorities Stabilise high-risk activities across manufacturing operations Improve housekeeping, machinery safety and contractor control Strengthen incident prevention, reporting and investigation Build leadership accountability and ownership for safety on the shop floor Drive consistent application of HSE standards and procedures Role responsibilities Lead all Health & Safety activity across the Anglesola and Burgos sites Act as the key advisor to site leadership on HSE risk, standards and best practice Drive behavioural and cultural change, improving safety awareness and accountability at all levels Challenge poor standards and support leaders to improve performance Lead incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and closure of corrective actions Implement practical risk management strategies across high-risk manufacturing activities Conduct audits, inspections and reviews to raise standards and embed discipline Coach managers and frontline teams to build local ownership of HSE Monitor and report HSE performance, driving continuous improvement In addition, you will: Support Environmental and Quality activities, including ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 Contribute to the development of integrated management systems What you'll need: Relevant HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent) Strong knowledge of Spanish HSE legislation and regulatory requirements Proven experience leading Health & Safety improvement or transformation within manufacturing or industrial environments Experience working with high-risk operations and complex hazards Strong capability in incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action management Track record of improving safety culture and influencing behaviours What were looking for? A visible, credible HSE leader who leads from the front Strong influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and coach at all levels A practical, hands-on approach with a focus on delivering real change on the ground Ability to balance operational realities with raising standards and reducing risk Collaborative mindset, with a focus on building capability and accountability within the business Why Join Us? At Zotefoams, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Our Values Courage - The courage t