HSE Manager

Samworth Brothers; Trafford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Profit related pay

Annual pay reviews

Onsite gym

Employee discount scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Long service days holidays

Paid social events

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers at the Trafford Park site is seeking an influential HS&E Manager to drive lasting cultural change across the operation and ensure ongoing safety and environmental performance.

You will be the trusted adviser to the leadership team, translating complex legislation into clear, practical actions that deliver measurable results while engaging colleagues at all levels.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 or equivalent is essential.
• Chartered IOSH membership or working towards Chartered status is required.
• Experience in manufacturing/warehousing/operational environment is essential.
• Proven track record of improving safety culture and driving behavioural change.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels.

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.
• Influence and coach leaders to own health and safety within their areas.
• Partner with the senior leadership team to identify priorities and manage risk.
• Use data and insights to shape improvement plans and reduce incidents.
• Audit critical risk areas to ensure robust controls and standards.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 / Diploma

IOSH Chartered membership or working-t

Manufacturing/warehousing/operational

Safety culture improvement

Stakeholder management

Solutions-focused approach

Buy-in & relationship building

Education

NEBOSH Diploma / Level 6

Chartered IOSH membership

Job description

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.

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.

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.