Lincolnshire Hub EHS Lead

PepsiCo; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo UK is seeking a Lincolnshire HUB HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental initiatives across the Lincoln and Brigg sites, partnering with the Hub Leadership Team to drive a strong safety culture and compliance.

You will own the GEHSMS, lead incident investigations, develop risk assessments, coach teams, and collaborate with regulatory bodies to enhance HSE performance across the sites.

Qualifications

• First-line leadership in safety/environment management.
• Significant experience in mid- to senior-level management in FMCG settings.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE strategy and targets across Lincoln and Brigg sites.
• Drive SMART HSE objectives to build a positive safety culture.
• Influence HSE strategy within the Hub Leadership Team.
• Partner with Supply Chain EHS leads on policies and legislation.
• Promote and maintain a strong HSE culture and programme.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

IT / Reporting

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent (preferred)

Experience in FMCG manufacturing/logistics (senior level)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo UK, we’re proud to make some of the nation’s favourite snacks and drinks—like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. With sites across the UK, including our Quaker mill in Cupar and Doritos factory in Coventry, we’re also home to one of the world’s largest crisp factories in Leicester.

The Lincolnshire HUB HSE Manager leads the HSE agenda across the Lincoln and Brigg manufacturing sites, partnering with the Hub Leadership Team to driving a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and improving HSE performance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Lincolnshire HUB Lead in formulating and executing the annual Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) strategy and targets across the Lincoln and Brigg manufacturing sites.
• Driving the deployment of HSE plans into SMART objectives at all levels to build and sustain a positive safety culture.
• Contributing to the Hub Leadership Team by influencing HSE strategy, change initiatives, and Hub Must Win Battles.
• Partnering with Supply Chain EHS leads to implementing Global, Sector, UK HSE policies and local legislative requirements.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong HSE culture and behavioural safety programme across both sites.
• Owning compliance with the Global Environment, Health and Safety Management System (GEHSMS), including auditing activities, coaching internal auditors, and ensuring closure of corrective actions.
• Leading incident investigations, including major road traffic incidents where applicable, and driving continuous improvement to prevent recurrence.
• Owning generic and technical risk assessment processes, including reviewing existing assessments and conducting assessments for new technologies, equipment, and procedures.
• Providing coaching and daily support to operational and functional teams in resolving HSE issues and maintaining compliance with GEHSMS standards and legal requirements.
• Supporting fleet safety management and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Ensuring effective HSE integration into change management and capital projects, reducing risk throughout project planning and execution.
• Developing site HSE capability by delivering training, coaching teams, and maintaining HSE communication programmes in line with GEHSMS requirements.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with regulatory authorities, including the HSE and Environment Agency, as well as supporting personal injury claim management where required.
• Collaborating with the UK Supply Chain EHS Lead and key stakeholders to supporting HSE initiatives across the wider organisation and region.
• Driving continuous improvement in HSE performance, compliance, and safety culture across the Lincolnshire HUB.

Qualifications

• Demonstrating first-line leadership experience and a strong track record in safety and environmental management.
• Holding a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent formal health and safety qualification (preferred).
• Possessing significant experience in a mid- to senior-level management role within FMCG manufacturing, logistics, or a similarly fast-paced operational environment.
• Demonstrating strong communication, influencing, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Showing proven experience in continuous improvement and performance enhancement.
• Applying structured problem-solving methodologies effectively.
• Utilising strong IT, presentation, and organisational skills.
• Influencing and collaborating across functions and seniority levels.
• Managing multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic operational environment.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits—from critical illness cover and discounted gym memberships to enhanced parental leave and electric car schemes. Our commitment to wellbeing and career growth makes us a Top Employer for 14 years running.

Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide any necessary adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.