HSE Manager

ZipRecruiter; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for their Dronfield site. The role involves developing HSE strategies, ensuring compliance, and managing risks in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in food manufacturing and relevant qualifications. This position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid

50% discount for friends and family in restaurants

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HSE role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Qualified to IOSH Managing Safely and preferably NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Experience managing dust and respiratory risks in a food or industrial setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence across departments.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site HSE strategy aligned with divisional goals.
• Manage PPE programs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Conduct audits and incident investigations, maintaining standards.
• Coach teams on HSE best practices across all departments.

Skills

HSE experience in food manufacturing

Communication skills

Risk management

Understanding of food safety

Coaching skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

NEBOSH General Certificate

Level 2 Food safety qualification

Job description

Job Description

HSE Manager

Location: Dronfield

Role Type: Permanent, Full time

Competitive Salary + Good Package + Growth and Progression + Autonomy

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated HSE Manager to join our team at our Gunstone's Bakery site, which is a long-standing and respected site, known for producing premium bakery products such as bread rolls and hot cross buns for high-profile retail partners including Marks & Spencer. This site is a high-performing, ROSPA Gold Award-winning operation with a Blue internal audit rating - the highest level achievable.

This is a site-based HSE leadership role, working closely with teams across production, engineering, quality, and technical. You'll support and guide teams while managing risk assessments, audits, investigations, and compliance documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site HSE strategy, aligned with divisional and group goals




• Own control measures for dust inhalation risks, particularly from flour/spice use




• Manage PPE programs including PAPR units and respiratory protection




• Ensure compliance with machinery safety, X-ray systems, and logistics operations




• Deliver and support internal, external, and customer audits and conduct incident investigations, reporting, and follow-ups




• Coach and engage teams in HSE best practices across all departments




• Maintain and improve our Blue audit rating and ROSPA Gold standard




• Support new project implementation while maintaining a safe working environment

About You

If you're an experienced HSE professional within the food manufacturing industry and ready to take ownership of site safety in a complex, high-performing environment - this role is for you.

Key Skills

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HSE role within a food manufacturing environment




• Qualified to IOSH Managing Safely (minimum); NEBOSH General Certificate




• Experience managing dust and respiratory risks in a food or industrial setting is




• Understanding of food safety, allergen control, and hygiene compliance




• Demonstrable experience with audits (internal, external, customer)




• Level 2 Food safety qualification




• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across departments




• High resilience and the ability to work effectively in a site with frequent change and operational challenges

Benefits

• Refer a friend scheme




• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year




• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails




• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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