HSE Manager

Scantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking FMCG manufacturing business as a Site HSE Manager in Manchester. This pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team focuses on enhancing HSE culture and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll lead the charge in delivering top-notch health, safety, and environmental solutions while fostering a safe working environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing or engineering, with a preference for food manufacturing experience. This position offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to make a lasting impact on HSE practices.

Qualifications

• Previous senior-level experience in Safety, Health, and Environmental roles.
• Experience in developing a strong HSE culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class HSE solutions and embed a safety culture.
• Plan and implement robust HSE practices across the site.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Compliance

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IEMA Foundation Certificate

Job description

HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental Manager)

Scantec Recruitment is working with a leading FMCG manufacturing business in Manchester to assist in their search for a Site HSE Manager. This role offers growth and long-term career development with exposure to multiple ongoing HSE projects.

As the HSE Manager, you'll be part of the Senior Leadership Team, focusing on enhancing and fostering a strong HSE culture. Your role will involve ensuring the highest standards of HSE management by providing expert advice throughout site operations, managing all HSE requirements, and maintaining compliance with current statutory and legislative regulations.

Experience in FMCG/Food is not essential; however, experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Construction is preferred.

Hours of work:

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm

Core Responsibilities of the HSE Manager:

• Deliver best-in-class Health, Safety, and Environmental solutions across the site.
• Build and embed a safety culture to ensure the group is a safe place to work and visit.
• Plan, support the development of, and implement robust HSE practices across the site.
• Set SMART health, safety, and environmental objectives with the Senior Leadership Team for their respective teams.
• Ensure risk assessments and impact assessments are in place, maintain a site HSE risk register, and review it regularly to manage risks.
• Influence and challenge stakeholders effectively to educate and advance the HSE agenda.

Required Skills and Experience:

We are seeking a confident and assertive candidate with previous senior-level Safety, Health, and Environmental experience within Manufacturing, with a preference for Food manufacturing. Experience in developing a HSE culture is essential.

Qualifications include NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (e.g., Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety). An IEMA Foundation certificate or other recognized Environmental qualification is advantageous.