Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Mars, Incorporated; Slough; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company based in Slough is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to ensure safety and environmental standards. Responsibilities include developing HSE strategies, conducting audits, and providing technical guidance. Ideal candidates will have a higher qualification in engineering, NEBOSH certification, and experience in factory environments. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Industry-competitive salary

Company bonus

Best-in-class learning and development support

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment legislation.
• Experience working in a factory environment in an operation/technical role is desirable.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with individuals at all levels in and out of the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of HSE strategies to improve site safety.
• Support and coach leadership to drive an engaging HSE culture.
• Implement and maintain HSE site policies and management systems.
• Define and maintain HSE risk assessments and emergency procedures.
• Lead site HSE audit programs for compliance.
• Provide technical expertise for serious incident investigations.

Skills

Action Planning

Data Collection and Analysis

Data Control

Health and Safety

Planning and Organizing

Policy and Procedures

Policy and Regulation

Project Risk and Issue Management

Project Schedule Management

Education

Higher level Qualification in science or mechanical/electrical engineering (HNC/HND/Degree)

NEBOSH Certificate / Diploma

IEMA Certificate

Job description

Job Description :

At Mars, safety and sustainability are more than just priorities - they're part of how we do business every day. As our HSE Manager, you'll play a vital role in keeping people safe and protecting our environment. You'll lead efforts to manage and reduce risk, drive impactful HSE projects, and ensure our site consistently meets Mars' high standards and local regulatory requirements. In this role, you'll partner across functions to strengthen our culture of health, safety, and environmental care. From providing expert guidance to leading audits and engaging with regulatory bodies, your work will directly support the well‑being of our Associates and the planet we share.

Location : Slough, UK, full-time on-site 5 / 2

Salary : £62,000 - £75,000 (depending on the knowledge & experience), annual bonus, benefits, car allowance

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Lead the development and deployment of HSE strategies and roadmap to deliver continued improvement to site safety and environmental performance including supporting the Mars Supply Excellence safety pillar
• Support and coach leadership, operations, technical and engineering teams to drive an engaging HSE culture across the site
• Implement and maintain appropriate Mars HSE site policies, procedures and management systems
• Define, coordinate and maintain HSE risk assessments, emergency and evacuation procedures and their link to the business recovery program
• Lead all site HSE audit programmes to ensure compliance with corporate and legislative requirements, acting as the main contact with advisory bodies and auditors
• Provide technical expertise to ensure serious incident investigations are suitably analysed and preventive actions are defined and implemented by the first line managers

What are we looking for?

• Higher level Qualification in science, mechanical or electrical engineering (HNC / HND / Degree), with NEBOSH Certificate / Diploma, IEMA Certificate preferable
• In‑depth knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment legislation
• Experience working in factory environment in an operation / technical role and / or experience maintaining a quality, safety, or environmental management system is desirable
• The ability to maintain professional working relationships with individuals at all levels in and out of the company
• Skills: Action Planning, Data Collection and Analysis, Data Control, Health and Safety, Planning and Organizing, Policy and Procedures, Policy and Regulation, Project Risk and Issue Management, Project Schedule Management

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles
• Join a purpose‑driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University
• An industry‑competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long‑term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.