HSE & Facilities Site Lead – FMCG Manufacturing

Irwin and Colton; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin and Colton is seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager for its Ashby-de-la-Zouch site. You will lead the HSE strategy, oversee compliance, and foster a safety-first culture across a 650+ colleague operation.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of UK HSE legislation. The role includes managing HSE and Facilities teams and supporting major projects with HSE input.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading safety teams in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Good knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the site's HSE strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Lead safety culture initiatives, engagement, and capability building across the site.
• Manage and develop the HSE and Facilities teams, ensuring high performance.
• Provide expert guidance on risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance.
• Support major projects requiring HSE expertise, from planning through to execution.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigations

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6

Job description

Irwin and Colton is seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager for its Ashby-de-la-Zouch site. You will lead the HSE strategy, oversee compliance, and foster a safety-first culture across a 650+ colleague operation.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of UK HSE legislation. The role includes managing HSE and Facilities teams and supporting major projects with HSE input.