HSE Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Coupar Angus; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension with LG or NEST

Employee discount platform

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Coupar Angus is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Manager to lead the HSE strategy for a busy poultry site. You will ensure compliance with legislation and group standards while building a proactive safety culture.

As a senior leader, you’ll develop and implement HSE programmes, oversee audits, training, and reporting, and support major projects including the launch of a new manufacturing facility. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 4 (CMIOSH preferred)
• Proven experience in an HSE leadership role within food manufacturing or similar high-risk industry
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice
• Strong communicator capable of engaging across all levels of the business

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the site HSE strategy in line with company standards and legislation
• Lead site audits, inspections and incident investigations with timely corrective actions
• Oversee environmental performance and reporting (energy, water, waste, emissions)
• Coordinate and deliver safety and environmental training across all levels
• Promote an engaging and motivational health and safety culture across the site
• Support major projects and continuous improvement initiatives as the site evolves
• Represent the business during visits and audits from external regulators and agencies

Skills

Leadership in HSE

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 4 (CMIOSH preferred)

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and around 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery categories, supplying high-quality products to the British public and leading retailers including Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison’s, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose.

At 2 Sisters, we’re proud of our people, our products, and our ambition. We’re committed to creating a safe, sustainable, and rewarding environment where everyone can thrive.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced HSE Manager to join our team at our Coupar Angus site – a key part of our poultry business.

This is a Senior Leadership Opportunity and you’ll be responsible for leading all aspects of health, safety, and environmental performance across a complex, fast-paced operation. Working as part of the site’s senior management team, you’ll ensure compliance with legislation and group standards while building a proactive, people-focused safety culture.

You’ll also play a key role in shaping the site’s future, helping prepare for the launch of a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the site HSE strategy in line with company standards and legislation
• Lead site audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions
• Oversee environmental performance and reporting (energy, water, waste, and emissions)
• Coordinate and deliver safety and environmental training across all levels
• Promote an engaging and motivational health and safety culture across the site
• Support major projects and continuous improvement initiatives as the site evolves
• Represent the business during visits and audits from external regulators and agencies

About You

You’ll be a confident and technically capable HSE professional who combines process discipline with strong communication and leadership skills. You’ll be hands-on, collaborative, and motivated to make a difference.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 4 (CMIOSH preferred or working towards)
• Proven experience in an HSE leadership role within food manufacturing, FMCG, or similar high-risk industry
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and best practice
• Strong communicator, able to influence and engage across all levels of the business
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to balance structure with empathy and motivation

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST
• Employee discount platform with savings of up to 60% on major brands and retailers
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support services

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a respected, high-performing team at a pivotal point of transformation. This is your chance to make a lasting impact - driving safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement while shaping the future of a leading UK food manufacturing site.