Site HSE Lead

KP Snacks; Tanfield Lea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager to lead initiatives and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Diploma, experience in FMCG manufacturing, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits including an annual car allowance and a comprehensive healthcare plan.

Benefits

£6000 annual car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday plus the option to buy more

KP4ME benefits platform

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma and IEMA Environmental Certificate are essential.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing and leadership roles.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret HSE data and trends.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with colleagues at all levels.
• A flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead in building HSE capabilities and driving a positive safety culture.
• Monitor key HSE metrics, analyse trends and present performance data.
• Manage the site HSE budget and capital allocation.
• Champion HSE initiatives and support delivery of site OGSM and CBN targets.
• Act as a proactive member of the Site Leadership Team.

Skills

NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma

IEMA Environmental Certificate

Leadership in FMCG manufacturing

Technical and analytical skills

Communication and influencing skills

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma (NVQ Level 6)

Internal auditing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

As part of the Site Leadership Team, you'll lead the way in creating a safe, compliant and proactive working environment. You'll be a key influencer, helping us build a strong safety culture through coaching, capability building and colleague engagement. You'll support the implementation of our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, embed ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, and drive continuous improvement. You'll also manage relationships with regulatory bodies, oversee audits and lead on risk profiling and claims management. You'll lead the creation and roll-out of robust HSE processes aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, supporting operational and project teams to meet regulatory requirements and embedding the Integrated Work System (IWS) HSE Pillar across the site.

Responsibilities

• Building HSE capabilities and driving a positive safety culture. Through coaching, mentoring and colleague engagement, help build confidence and competence in HSE practices. Work across all levels of the site to promote safe behaviours, encourage ownership and embed a proactive, prevention-first mindset.
• Tracking performance and driving continuous improvement. Monitor key HSE metrics, analyse trends and present performance data to the Safety Committee, Site Leadership Team and Executive reviews. Use this insight to shape strategic plans, identify improvement opportunities and ensure legal compliance is maintained.
• Managing the site HSE budget and capital allocation. Identify and prioritise risk reduction opportunities, oversee the annual HSE capital spend and ensure resources are used effectively to support long-term improvements. Manage claims and work closely with insurers and inspectors during investigations.
• Acting as a visible and influential leader across the site. Be a proactive member of the Site Leadership Team, championing HSE initiatives and supporting the delivery of site OGSM and CBN targets. Lead internal audits, interface with regulatory bodies and help shape the site's safety culture through clear communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma (NVQ Level 6 equivalent) and IEMA Environmental Certificate are essential; IEMA Environmental Diploma is preferred. You’ll also need an internal auditing qualification and be a member of IOSH.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing and leadership. Have worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and been part of a Leadership Team, using your influence to drive cultural and performance improvements.
• Strong technical and analytical skills. Confident using Microsoft Office tools, interpreting HSE data and trends, and applying insights to shape strategic plans. Familiar with risk profiling and managing claims processes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills. Able to engage colleagues at all levels, build strong relationships and coach others to improve behaviours and embed a safety-first mindset.
• A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach. Energised by change, comfortable working under pressure and able to travel to other locations with occasional overnight stays.

About KP Snacks

We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion and building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you — your unique perspective could be just what we need. If there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• £6000 annual car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more