Health And Safety Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical Insurance

Company Pension

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a proactive HSE Manager for a major food manufacturing site in Halifax. You will lead the EHS strategy, drive compliance, and champion a safety-first culture for 500+ personnel on site.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, proven EHS management in FMCG/food manufacturing, and strong knowledge of ISO 45001/14001 with leadership experience to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level H&S qualification.
• Demonstrable EHS management experience in FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 and ability to drive compliance.
• Proven leadership to influence behaviours and champion safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's EHS strategy and drive a safety-first culture.
• Define and develop site-wide EHS priorities and improvement opportunities.
• Deliver EHS systems and training to empower leaders on safety and environment.
• Raise standards through audits, regulatory collaboration and external partnerships.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma

EHS Management experience

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

HSE Manager - Food Manufacturing

£60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Medical + Company Pension + Vehicle Allowance

Halifax

Are you a proven Health & Safety Manager from a Manufacturing background and want to make a real impact on a massive industrial site owned by an international Food Manufacturing giant?

This business has thousands of employees across the globe working at sites producing household-name brands, covering everything from bottled water and pet food to snacks and supplements.

They are looking for a motivated and people-focused EHS Leader to take responsibility for compliance, coaching and cultural change regarding H&S matters for over 500 people at one of their main UK factories.

The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification) and have proven EHS management experience within manufacturing environments such as FMCG or processing plants. Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for driving cultural change & continuous improvement in H&S are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Health & Safety leader to take a significant step forward in their career with one of the largest FMCG businesses in the world.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Leading the site's EHS strategy, advising managers and driving a strong safety‑first culture
• Defining and developing site-wide EHS priorities by identifying risks and improvement opportunities
• Delivering EHS systems and training that empower leaders to own safety and environmental performance
• Raising standards through audits, regulatory collaboration and effective external partnerships

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level H&S qualification
• Demonstrable EHS Management experience - ideally in FMCG or Food Manufacturing - and confident leading audits & engaging regulators
• Strong grasp of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, with proven ability to drive compliance and continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills, able to influence behaviours, solve complex problems and champion a proactive safety culture

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