Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Gregory Walker; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier food business in the UK is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to promote a best-in-class safety culture. Responsibilities include leading the HSE team and ensuring compliance with legislation and standards. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH Certificate, relevant experience in food manufacturing, and familiarity with ISO 45001. This role offers a c. £60K package plus benefits.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent is required.
• Experience in food manufacturing or similar required.
• Proven skills in conducting risk assessments and accident investigations are essential.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health, Safety & Environment team to promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and industry standards.
• Oversee risk assessments and manage hazards and equipment.
• Conduct accident investigations and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Food manufacturing experience

Conducting risk assessments

Accident investigations

Familiarity with ISO 45001

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

c. £60K + Benefits

Hull

Job reference: GG/3569

Overview

This is your chance to join one of the leading food businesses in the UK. Supplying the leading retailers and food service customers with highest quality products, the company continues to go from strength to strength.

It’s business that never stands still and where the opportunities are truly endless.

Excellence is at the heart of everything they do and as Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager, you will be responsible for promoting a best-in-class safety culture through positive engagement with the whole workforce.

The Role

The successful Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager will:

• Lead the Health, Safety & Environment team, promoting a strong safety culture across the site.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, industry standards and ISO 14001 / 45001 requirements.
• Oversee risk assessments for all operations and ensure robust systems for managing hazards, contractors, equipment, PPE and hazardous substances.
• Take the lead on accident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver regular safety briefings, toolbox talks and training, keeping staff engaged and informed on best practice.
• Advise managers and senior leadership on HSE matters, providing reports on performance, incidents and improvements.
• Carry out audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with both internal standards and external regulations.
• Identify opportunities to enhance systems, processes and culture, developing long-term strategies for improvement.
• Work with HR and occupational health to support employee wellbeing and health surveillance programmes.
• Maintain and develop the integrated HSE management system to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice.

The Candidate

The successful Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager will:

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
• Food manufacturing experience or similar.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and accident investigations.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001.

Next Steps

To apply for this Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463222578 or [e-mail] quoting reference GG/3569.

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