HSE Manager

Morepeople 01780; Ely; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in Ely seeks an HSE Manager to drive health, safety, and environmental initiatives. This role involves leading safety matters across the site, ensuring compliance, and developing training programs. Ideal candidates will have NEBOSH certification and experience in manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000 plus a site performance bonus and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proactive and engaging approach to safety management.
• Experience within manufacturing, preferably food or FMCG.
• Ability to work with all levels, from shop floor to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Monitor and implement compliance systems.
• Investigate incidents and deliver safety training.
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste and energy usage.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a health & safety role

Strong knowledge of SHE management systems

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Diploma desirable

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’s 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]