Senior HSE Leader — Manufacturing Safety & Environment

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Coupar Angus; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy in role

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail and hospitality discounts

Refer-a-friend incentives

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is seeking a seasoned Health, Safety and Environment Manager for a high‑performing UK bakery manufacturing site. The role leads site HSE strategy, drives safe behaviours, and ensures compliance with complex regulations while partnering with operations, engineering, quality and technical teams.

The successful candidate will shape safety culture and audit readiness across a fast-paced site, contributing to continuous improvement, training, and ongoing leadership

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 4 (CMIOSH preferred or working towards)
• Experience in an HSE leadership role within manufacturing, FMCG, or similar high-risk industry
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and best practice
• Strong communicator, able to influence and engage across all levels of the business
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to balance structure with empathy and motivation

Responsibilities

• Ensure Company compliance with statutory Health, Safety and Environmental laws and regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of a strong safety culture within the company, working with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Direct and manage all Health, Safety and Environmental activities both on site and within the wider counters business, engaging with relevant stakeholders as required.
• Support and lead on internal, external, and customer audits, ensuring readiness and responsiveness.
• Conduct and manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coach and influence teams at all levels in health and safety best practices.
• Help maintain and improve the site’s industry‑recognised audit status and safety certifications.
• Support safe implementation of new projects and process changes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CMIOSH preferred

Job description

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is seeking a seasoned Health, Safety and Environment Manager for a high‑performing UK bakery manufacturing site. The role leads site HSE strategy, drives safe behaviours, and ensures compliance with complex regulations while partnering with operations, engineering, quality and technical teams.

The successful candidate will shape safety culture and audit readiness across a fast-paced site, contributing to continuous improvement, training, and ongoing leadership