Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Irwin & Colton; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food manufacturing company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Manager to lead the health, safety and environment strategy. This pivotal role involves driving cultural change, compliance with ISO standards, and coaching a team of specialists. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG or manufacturing, a NEBOSH Diploma, and the ability to influence stakeholders. The position offers a salary of circa £70,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Health and Safety role within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders across levels.
• Valid UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health, Safety and Environment strategy.
• Oversee compliance with ISO standards.
• Coach and develop a team of specialists.

Skills

Influencing stakeholders

Coaching and development

Risk assessment

Cultural change management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Membership in a professional body (e.g. IOSH)

Qualifications in environment and sustainability

Job description

Overview

Health, Safety and Environment Manager | Milton Keynes | Circa £70,000 + Car Allowance and Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to lead the delivery of the health, safety and environment strategy for a major food manufacturing company, shaping best practice across a major site?

If these questions strike a chord, you may be interested in this Health, Safety and Environment Manager position, joining a high-profile organisation. The flagship site has over 1000 employees, with this role reporting into the Site and Manufacturing Lead, and join the site senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Leading the site's Health, Safety and Environment strategy, embedding health, safety and environmental practices into daily operations and wider business objectives.
• Driving cultural and behavioural change by engaging employees at all levels, from shop floor to leadership, and working closely with unions.
• Overseeing risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 and 14001 as well as business internal standards.
• Coaching and developing a team of safety and environmental specialists, upskilling where needed and encouraging creativity in engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Health and Safety role within FMCG, food, beverage, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• The confidence to influence, coach, and challenge stakeholders at all levels - from engineers on the shop floor to senior leadership and union representatives.
• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) as a minimum, with membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH) and qualifications in environment and sustainability preferred.

This is a pivotal role for a confident, hands-on professional who can lead by example, and establish a proactive and engaging structure from day one. A valid UK driver's license is essential. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Sam Tearne on [phone] or apply here.

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