HSE Manager (Guildford)

Vickerstock; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead the site's safety and sustainability strategy in Guildford. The ideal candidate will have experience in HSE management within manufacturing, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications like NEBOSH. This role offers competitive salary and career development opportunities in a culture that prioritizes safety and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career development opportunities

Culture prioritizing safety and teamwork

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSE management within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards and audit requirements.
• Able to engage effectively with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and environmental culture across the site.
• Advise on compliance standards and HSE performance.
• Manage incident investigations and maintain accident records.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities including waste management.
• Provide regular reports on health, safety, and environmental KPIs.

Skills

Health, Safety, and Environmental management

Understanding of HSE legislation

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification

Job description

Salary: Negotiable

Type: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Guildford, UK (On-site)

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to take the lead in shaping and delivering the site's safety and sustainability strategy.

Role Overview

As HSE Manager, you'll lead health, safety, and environmental systems on-site, ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement. If you have a strong background in HSE management within manufacturing or FMCG, this role offers the chance to make a real impact across both site and group operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the site.
• Advise the General Manager and site leadership on compliance standards and HSE performance
• Lead site audits, inspections, and risk assessments, implementing corrective and preventive measures as needed
• Manage incident investigations, maintain accident records, and ensure statutory reporting is completed on time
• Oversee fire safety compliance, including risk assessments, drills, and statutory documentation
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities, including waste management, EPR permits, and sustainability reporting
• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency, insurers, and enforcement authorities
• Support training and awareness programmes to strengthen HSE knowledge and engagement across teams
• Provide regular reports on health, safety, and environmental KPIs, ensuring alignment with group standards

Your Profile

• Proven experience in a Health, Safety, and Environmental management role within manufacturing or FMCG
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation, compliance standards, and audit requirements
• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or higher preferred)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage effectively across all levels
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities with attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary and long-term career development opportunities
• Be part of a well-established food manufacturing group with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
• Lead site-wide HSE initiatives and influence company-wide sustainability goals
• Work in a culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, and employee wellbeing
• Join a forward-thinking business committed to continuous improvement and responsible manufacturing