HSE Manager

CV Technical; Bourne; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

CV Technical seeks an experienced HSE Manager to join a well-established food production business in Bourne. You will lead health, safety and environmental strategy across a fast-paced site and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires NEBOSH or equivalent, strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, and experience with ISO 45001/14001 and BRCGS. You will manage policies, risk assessments, audits and staff training, reporting KPI to senior management.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience with BRCGS and food manufacturing standards.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading all health, safety and environmental activities across the site.
• Ensuring compliance with current HSE legislation and food manufacturing standards.
• Managing and developing the site's HSE policies and procedures.
• Conducting risk assessments, audits and site inspections.
• Leading investigations into accidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions.
• Driving behavioural safety initiatives and proactive safety culture.
• Managing environmental compliance, permits and sustainability initiatives.
• Delivering HSE training and toolbox talks to employees across the business.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
• Providing regular HSE reports and KPI analysis to senior management.

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate

UK Legislation

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

BRCGS

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

HSE Manager

Location: Bourne

Salary: 45,000

Shift: Days Monday to Friday

Due to continued growth and investment, we are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to join a well‑established food production business. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving health, safety and environmental standards across a fast‑paced manufacturing operation.

The Role

As HSE Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the site's health, safety and environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation while promoting a positive safety culture throughout the business.

• Leading all health, safety and environmental activities across the site.
• Ensuring compliance with current HSE legislation and food manufacturing standards.
• Managing and developing the site's HSE policies and procedures.
• Conducting risk assessments, audits and site inspections.
• Leading accident, incident and near‑miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Driving behavioural safety initiatives and promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Managing environmental compliance, permits and sustainability initiatives.
• Delivering HSE training and toolbox talks to employees across the business.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
• Providing regular HSE reports and KPI analysis to senior management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental position within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience working with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Experience with BRCGS and food manufacturing standards would be advantageous.
• Proven experience driving cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capability to influence at all levels of the business.
• HSE Advisors/Officers looking for a step up are encouraged to apply!

What's on Offer

• Salary of 45,000.
• Monday to Friday day shift position.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing food manufacturing business.
• Long‑term career progression prospects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HSE professional looking to join a secure and growing food production company where you can genuinely influence site standards and drive continuous improvement.