HSE Manager

  • Henderson Brown Recruitment
  • Oct 18, 2025
Full time

Job Description

Are you a passionate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager who loves making a difference?
This is an opportunity to join a leading food packaging manufacturer with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. You'll lead site-wide HSE strategy, drive engagement, and help shape a culture where everyone takes ownership for safety and the environment.



What You'll Do

  • Lead and develop the site's HSE strategy, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and ISO 45001 / 14001.

  • Build a positive, prevention-focused safety culture across all departments.

  • Manage risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

  • Oversee environmental compliance - waste, emissions, recycling, and sustainability projects.

  • Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety tours, ensuring quick action on findings.

  • Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to make safety part of daily operations.

  • Deliver HSE training to boost awareness and competence.

  • Analyse safety data, spot trends, and implement improvement plans.



What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years' HSE leadership experience in manufacturing (ideally packaging, plastics, or food-contact).

  • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) qualification.

  • Strong knowledge of UK H&S law, environmental management, and ISO systems.

  • Track record of driving culture change and influencing at all levels.

  • Confident communicator, practical thinker, and passionate about continuous improvement.



What's In It For You

  • Salary 40,000- 45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Pension scheme and Medicash health plan.

  • Cycle to Work scheme and Grocery Aid support.

  • Day shift, Monday to Friday no nights or weekends.

  • A real opportunity to lead change, build engagement, and make a visible difference every day.

If you're an HSE professional ready to shape culture, drive performance, and help create a safer, more sustainable manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your HSE leadership journey.

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