HSE Manager

Samworth Brothers Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Private health

Profit sharing

Annual pay reviews

Onsite gym

Employee discounts

Holiday purchase

Long service holidays

Paid social events

Training & growth

Job summary

Samworth Brothers Limited, based in Manchester, is seeking an influential HS&E Manager to drive lasting cultural change at the Trafford Park site. This role demands visible leadership, engaging colleagues at all levels, and securing buy-in from senior stakeholders to improve health, safety and environmental performance.

You will be the trusted advisor to the leadership team, translating complex legislation into practical actions, promoting a safety culture where everyone takes responsibility,

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or Level 6) and Chartered IOSH membership, or working towards Chartered status.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing or operational environments, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Proven track record of improving safety culture and driving behavioural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the site's HS&E strategy, ensuring compliance and continual improvement.
• Drive a positive safety culture where colleagues look after themselves and others and never walk past unsafe behaviours or conditions.
• Influence and coach leaders, managers and team leaders to take ownership of health and safety within their areas.
• Partner with the senior leadership team to identify priorities, manage risk and improve performance.
• Use data, insights and trends to shape improvement plans and reduce incidents across the site.
• Audit critical risk areas, ensuring robust controls and standards are maintained.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered IOSH

Stakeholder management

Behavioural safety

Change management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

NEBOSH Diploma Level 6

Chartered IOSH

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Profit related pay
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Onsite gym
• Employee discount scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Long service days holidays
• Paid social events
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

At Soreen, we're looking for an influential HS&E Manager who can drive lasting cultural change across our Trafford Park site. This is not a role for someone who simply enforces compliance. We're looking for a visible, credible leader who can engage colleagues at every level, secure buy-in from senior stakeholders and inspire people to take ownership of health, safety and environmental performance.

You'll be the trusted advisor to our leadership team, helping to create an environment where safety is everyone's responsibility, risks are proactively managed and colleagues have the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours. You'll combine strong technical expertise with exceptional communication skills, translating complex legislation and risk into clear, practical actions that deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the site's HS&E strategy, ensuring the business remains compliant, protected and continually improving.
• Drive a positive safety culture where colleagues actively look after themselves and others and never walk past unsafe behaviours or conditions.
• Influence and coach leaders, managers and team leaders to take ownership of health and safety within their areas.
• Partner with the senior leadership team to identify priorities, manage risk and improve performance.
• Use data, insights and trends to shape improvement plans and reduce incidents across the site.
• Audit critical risk areas, ensuring robust controls and standards are maintained.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) and Chartered IOSH membership, or be working towards Chartered status.
• Experience in a manufacturing, warehousing or operational environment, ideally within food manufacturing.
• A proven track record of improving safety culture and driving behavioural change.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach that balances operational demands with safety requirements.
• The ability to secure buy-in, build relationships and bring people with you on the journey.

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

About Us

Based in Manchester, Soreen is a cherished part of the Samworth Brothers family. With over 85 years of baking heritage, we're the proud makers of the UK's favourite fruit and malt loaves - enjoyed by more than 1.1 million consumers every week.

Soreen blends the success of a leading bakery with the warmth of an iconic brand, fuelled by passion, innovation, and a commitment to quality. Behind every slice is a team of outstanding, dedicated professionals who bring our products to life. At Soreen, we're more than just a bakery - we're a family. Our collaborative culture and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Equal Opportunities

We're an Equal Opportunities employer and proud to make diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.