HSE Manager

Silven Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established food manufacturer in Kent is seeking an HSE Manager to lead the change in safety culture and practices. This newly created position offers the chance to engage across the organization, implement new HSE systems, and play a key role in significant business projects, with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production is ideal; open to other industries.
• Understanding of COSHH, DSEAR, and PUWER requirements.
• Ability to lead change and improve safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Engage with teams to embed a safety-focused culture.
• Develop and implement new HSE systems and policies.
• Act as HSE lead on various Capex and change projects.

Skills

Proactive approach

People engagement

Effective communication

Project management

Highly organized

Adaptability

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

HSE Manager, Kent

Salary: up to c.£55,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Looking for a new HSE role that gives you the opportunity to lead change, embed new processes, and play a key role in business projects?

This newly created position is with an established food manufacturer that’s undergoing a period of significant change. There’s plenty to get stuck into as the business continues to grow.

They’ve recently revamped the HSE function across the group, started to digitise systems, launched a new e-learning platform, and kicked off a substantial Capex programme.

About the Role

Your first priority will be to engage with people across the business, building strong relationships to embed a more safety focused culture. The foundations are in place – now it’s about raising standards and driving improvements.

People engagement is crucial to this role. The site is in a good place in terms of compliance, but you’ll need to spend a lot of your time out in the factory to get buy-in and put safety at the forefront of all activities.

You’ll also develop and implement new systems and policies as the business prepares to move to new, bigger premises. As part of this transition, you will act as the HSE lead on various Capex and change projects.

About You

A background in Food production would be ideal, but our client is open to other industries. Here’s a few details of what’s important to them:

• A proactive approach to embedding HSE standards through people engagement and effective communication. Ability to work collaboratively at all levels to lead change and improve standards. Project management experience. Highly organised, able to adapt quickly and prioritise a busy workload in a fast-paced environment. NEBOSH qualified and a good understanding of COSHH, DSEAR, and PUWER.

Why Apply?

This is a challenging role, but one offering the chance to make a big impact on a business which offers plenty of opportunities for development and progression.

If you’d like to find out more, apply today!