Salary: Up to £95,000 + Benefits (Healthcare, Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension)
Location: Central with regular travel to sites
Are you ready to lead a strategic, company-wide HSE programme that truly makes a difference?
Do you have the expertise to shape a proactive safety culture across multiple operational sites?
This senior role reports directly to the Manufacturing Director and is responsible for developing and implementing the HSE strategy, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safety-first environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the HSE strategy across all sites.
- Providing expert guidance on legislation, risk management, and best practices to senior leadership.
- Overseeing HSE systems, audits, and compliance activities, including ISO standards.
- Building a high-performing HSE team through coaching, development, and capability enhancement.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to embed safety and environmental responsibilities into operations.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in FMCG or fast-paced operational environments, with a strong understanding of UK HSE legislation.
- Demonstrated leadership in shaping safety cultures and delivering measurable improvements.
- NEBOSH Diploma and environmental qualifications are preferred; Chartered IOSH membership is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate at all levels.
What this role offers you:
This is a senior leadership opportunity offering a competitive package, alongside the opportunity to shape HSE strategy across a multi-site operational business.
- Salary: Up to £95,000
- Healthcare: Family healthcare cover
- Car Allowance: £9,000 per annum, or equivalent cash allowance
- Bonus: Target bonus of 20% of salary
- Pension: Employer Pension Plan with employer contribution matching up to 7% of salary, with a minimum employer contribution of 4.5%
- Holiday: 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service after 5 years
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health assessment available every two years
Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference.
Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Head of Health, Safety & Environmental in Greenock employer: Irwin and Colton
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