SHE Manager

The Compleat Food Group; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site SHE Manager to enhance safety, health, and environmental performance. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with legal standards and fostering a proactive safety culture. You will lead initiatives that promote sustainable operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you have a strong background in SHE management and are passionate about creating safer workplaces, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the food industry and the environment.

Benefits

33 Days annual leave

Employee Volunteering Days

Online and High-street retailer discount scheme

Employee well-being support groups

Training opportunities with personalized LMS

Charity Initiatives and Team events

24/7 Access to Grocery Aid

Physical Wellbeing Benefits

Online Wellbeing benefits

Holiday Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SHE experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the site’s SHE improvement plan.
• Ensure legal compliance with SHE legislation and company standards.
• Lead audits, emergency planning, and SHE reporting requirements.

Skills

SHE Management

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

Level 6 Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma)

Environmental qualification

Job description

Job Title: SHE Manager

Location: Palethorpes (Site-Based)

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting To: Site Director

Role Overview
We’re looking for a Site SHE Manager to join The Compleat Food Group and take a leading role in driving safety, health, and environmental performance at our Palethorpes site.

As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be the competent person for SHE, ensuring the site meets legal requirements, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a proactive safety culture that aligns with our business values.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and deliver the site’s SHE improvement plan.
2. Monitor and report against the SHE balanced scorecard.
3. Advise on site wide SHE risks and develop mitigation strategies.
4. Ensure legal compliance with SHE legislation and company standards.
5. Lead audits, emergency planning, and SHE reporting requirements.
6. Develop training plans and ensure appropriate SHE capability on site.
7. Manage relationships with external bodies and oversee statutory reporting.
8. Support and implement group wide SHE initiatives and campaigns.
9. Coach and guide SHE advisors/coordinators (where applicable).
10. Promote sustainable, environmentally responsible operations.

What We’re Looking For

1. At least 5 years of SHE experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
2. Level 6 Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma) – essential.
3. Environmental qualification and knowledge of BS ISO 45001 – desirable.
4. Leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
5. Strong analytical, numerical, and IT skills.
6. Experience managing audits, training, risk assessments, and improvement plans.
7. Driving licence required.

Why Join Us?
At The Compleat Food Group we’re on a mission to create tasty food that’s better for people and the planet — we call it ‘Food to Feel Good’.

We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve.

Our 5,500 (and growing) fantastic people make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers, leading retailers, and our exciting, market-leading brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Benefits To Include

1. 33 Days annual leave
2. 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
3. Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
4. Employee well-being and community support groups
5. Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
6. Charity Initiatives and Team events
7. 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
8. Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
9. Online Wellbeing benefits
10. Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
11. Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

If this sounds like the kind of role or challenge you are looking for an have previous experience working in a Health and Safety role please apply now. Interviews held locally at site.

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive. We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

Recruitment Agencies
We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

How To Apply
If you’re passionate about creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now