Health, Safety and Environment Manager, FMCG Manufacturing
Manchester £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
Ready to lead Health, Safety & Environmental performance at a site entering an exciting new chapter?
Do you enjoy embedding a positive safety culture while helping shape the future of a growing manufacturing operation? If you're an experienced HSE professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence strategy and performance, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
About the Company
Assured Safety is partnering with a major European manufacturing group with a portfolio of internationally recognised and iconic consumer brands. Following the recent acquisition of a new brand and manufacturing sites, the business is investing in its people, processes and future growth.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation backed by the resources of a global group while playing a key role in driving standards and continuous improvement at site level.
The Role
As HSE Manager, you'll take ownership of the site's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy, ensuring legal compliance while creating a culture where safety is at the heart of everything the business does.
Working closely with the Site Leadership Team and the wider European HSE network, you'll lead initiatives that improve performance, reduce risk and support operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the site's Health, Safety and Environmental agenda.
- Driving a proactive behavioural safety culture across all departments.
- Ensuring compliance with UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Developing and implementing HSE policies, procedures and management systems.
- Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Managing audits, inspections and regulatory interactions.
- Delivering HSE training and coaching managers across the business.
- Monitoring HSE KPIs and reporting performance to senior leadership.
- Supporting capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives from an HSE perspective.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the wider European group to share best practice.
Experience & Qualifications
We're looking for an experienced HSE professional who has operated within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
You’ll ideally have:
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification).
- Proven experience as an HSE or Health & Safety Manager within FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or another fast‑moving manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Experience implementing and improving HSE management systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive, hands‑on approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
What's on Offer
- £65,000 salary.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Opportunity to join a leading European manufacturing group.
- Genuine autonomy to shape the HSE agenda at site level.
- Exposure to a wider European HSE network and best practice.
- Long‑term career
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Health, Safety And Environmental Manager in Manchester employer: Assured Safety Recruitment
Assured Safety Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters a strong safety culture and prioritises employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth and development in the thriving construction sector of Worcestershire, employees benefit from a blend of field and office-based work that keeps the role engaging and impactful. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career advancement while making a meaningful difference in health and safety compliance.
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