Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator

Kp Snacks; Leominster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator

Location: Leominster (Home of Tyrrells hand cooked potato crisps)

On-site

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading - this might just be your next adventure!

We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic, experienced site HSE coordinator to join our team based at our Leominster site. In this challenging and rewarding role, you will support the HSE Lead in ensuring Health & Safety and Environmental processes and procedures are followed on a day-to-day basis and supporting and coaching colleagues to build capabilities to deliver and maintain our Zero Loss philosophy. You will play a key part of improving overall performance at site as a key member of the site HSE Pillar Team and Extended Leadership Team.

What's in it for you?

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:

• Bonus scheme - with an excellent track record of over-achievement
• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme
• Comprehensive Healthcare Support - Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.
• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

What will you be doing?

• Drive safety improvements: Support the implementation of HSE policies and ISO requirements, embedding best practices through the Intersnack Work System (IWS) HSE Pillar.
• Lead proactive risk reduction: Identify and reduce site risks through risk profiling and accident investigations, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders: Work closely with the HSE Lead, regulatory authorities, insurers, and site teams to maintain compliance and improve safety culture.
• Make a lasting impact on site safety: Deliver HSE training, conduct audits, and support employee engagement to drive a positive behavioural shift in safety and sustainability.
• Develop into a future HSE leader: Gain hands-on experience deputising for the HSE Lead, providing a strong platform for career progression into a leadership role.

Who are we?

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you - we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.

We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Strong HSE expertise: A NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate is preferred, with an IEMA Environmental Qualification desirable. Knowledge of HSE legislation and best practices ensures compliance and continuous improvement.
• Key skills for driving change: Strong influencing, communication, and teamwork skills help build engagement across Safe Teams and Committees, fostering a culture of safety and performance improvement.
• Proven experience in HSE operations: Background in manufacturing, health and safety, and environmental compliance, with experience in change management and process improvement, supports effective risk reduction.
• Opportunities to develop further: Experience in JDE operations, business process optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration is beneficial but not essential. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are required.
• Aligned with KP values: A proactive, flexible, and organised approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement, teamwork, and driving a strong safety culture, ensures success in this dynamic role.