Hse Officer

Pilgrim'S Europe; North Kelsey CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an experienced HSE Officer in Ruskington to support Go For Zero and drive safety across the site. You’ll partner with Operations, Engineering and Procurement to promote a robust HSE culture.

The role requires NEBOSH General Certificate and strong coaching, auditing and incident investigation skills, with responsibilities spanning policy implementation, risk assessment, and continuous improvement of safety performance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Proactive with ability to challenge constructively.
• Ability to build relationships across functions.
• Passion for HSE excellence.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible presence on site, driving compliance and promoting safety culture.
• Support implementation of HSE policies and standards.
• Provide practical advice to managers and employees.
• Embed ownership of safety across the site.
• Assist with risk assessments and site inspections.
• Contribute to ISO 45001/14001 management systems maintenance.
• Investigate incidents and apply corrective actions.
• Lead safety campaigns and Go For Zero initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Safety culture champion

Education

Nebosh General Certificate (Level 3)

Job description

HSE Officer

Ruskington ¦ Full Time ¦ Permanent

Help Shape a Safer Future

At Pilgrim's Europe, safety isn't just a priority, it's a condition of everything we do.

We're looking for a passionate and proactive HSE Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering our ambitious Go For Zero vision. If you're someone who enjoys influencing positive change, coaching others, and creating safer, more sustainable workplaces, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As our HSE Officer, you'll be a visible presence across site, partnering with teams to drive compliance, minimise risk and promote a positive safety culture.

Championing Health, Safety & Environmental Excellence

• Lead by example in promoting safe and sustainable working practices.
• Support the implementation of HSE policies, procedures and standards across site.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Embed a culture where everyone takes ownership of safety.
• Support the delivery of site and business-wide HSE objectives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, permits and company standards.
• Assist departments in completing and reviewing risk assessments.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support the maintenance of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and related management systems.
• Identify risks and drive practical, effective improvements.

Incident Reduction & Continuous Improvement

• Support the investigation of incidents, near misses and safety concerns.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and lessons learned are shared.
• Use data and insights to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive improvements across key HSE metrics, including:
  • DART Rate
  • Incident Reduction
  • Behavioural Safety Observations (Star Cards)

Training, Engagement & Culture

• Deliver engaging safety campaigns and awareness initiatives.
• Support the rollout of Go For Zero programmes and tools.
• Work with Learning & Development teams to ensure training remains effective and relevant.
• Coach managers and teams to take ownership of safety performance.
• Encourage employee engagement and participation in HSE initiatives.

Building Strong Partnerships

You’ll work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders across the business, including:

• Operations
• Engineering
• Technical
• Procurement
• Legal
• Project Teams
• Central HSE Team

By building strong relationships and sharing best practice, you'll help achieve both operational and safety objectives.

About You

You're a confident communicator who can influence at all levels and inspire others to make safety a daily habit.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability
• A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge constructively
• Ability to build strong relationships across multiple functions
• Genuine passion for health, safety and environmental excellence

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within FMCG, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Experience working in a Health, Safety and Environmental role.
• Knowledge of HSE management systems and compliance frameworks.
• Audit and inspection experience.
• Experience supporting cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) or equivalent experience.
• Candidates currently studying towards NEBOSH certification are encouraged to apply.

Desirable

• IEMA Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent.
• Additional Health & Safety qualifications.

Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?

This is more than a compliance role. It's an opportunity to make a real impact.

When you join Pilgrim's Europe, you'll become part of a business that's committed to investing in its people, driving continuous improvement and creating a safer, more sustainable future.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To:

• Develop your HSE career within a leading food manufacturing organisation.
• Work alongside experienced HSE and operational professionals.
• Influence positive change across a large and diverse site.
• Play a key role in delivering our Go For Zero strategy.
• Access ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and want to help shape the future of health, safety and environmental performance at Pilgrim's Europe, we'd love to hear from you.