HSE Manager

MorePeople; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in Ely seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will drive a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance, and promoting sustainable practices across the site. Experience in food manufacturing and a NEBOSH Certificate are essential. This role offers competitive salary and a supportive environment for growth and innovation in safety.

Benefits

Site Performance Bonus

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health & safety role within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance.
• Ability to embed a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
• Monitor and implement systems for legal compliance.
• Investigate incidents and implement actions.
• Develop training for safe working practices.
• Drive initiatives to improve sustainability.

Skills

Hands-on experience in health & safety role

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of SHE management systems

Proactive and engaging approach

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Diploma in Health & Safety

Job description

HSE Manager | Ely | Fresh Produce
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 + Site Performance Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, standard office hours

Describing an opportunity as "exciting" might sound overused, but this genuinely is a role that offers the chance to make a real difference.

Whether you're an experienced HSE professional looking for a new challenge, or you've gained your NEBOSH Certificate and are ready to take on a broader site leadership role, this position offers the perfect blend of responsibility, influence, and growth.

You’ll be joining a well-established Fresh Produce business that is serious about creating a safer, more sustainable working environment. With strong backing from senior leadership, this is your opportunity to shape and drive a positive safety culture across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead on all Health, Safety and Environmental matters across a busy food manufacturing site.
• Monitor, evaluate, and implement systems to ensure full legal compliance and continuous improvement.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventative actions.
• Develop and deliver training to promote safe working practices across the site.
• Drive environmental initiatives to reduce waste, energy, and water usage.
• Work closely with the management team to shape long‑term strategies around safety culture, sustainability, and site improvements.

What You’ll Need

• Previous hands‑on experience in a health & safety role within manufacturing (food or FMCG preferred).
• NEBOSH Certificate (Diploma desirable) or equivalent qualification.
• A proactive, engaging approach – comfortable working with everyone from shop floor to senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of SHE management systems and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to embed a culture of safety and responsibility.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high‑profile role, driving positive change across both people and processes. You’ll be supported by a business that invests in its people, offers ongoing development, and genuinely values innovation in sustainability and safety.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to lead from the front and make a lasting impact on the culture, apply today or reach out directly to learn more at [e-mail]