Salary: Negotiable
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Guildford, UK (On-site)

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to take the lead in shaping and delivering the site's safety and sustainability strategy.

Role Overview
As HSE Manager, you'll lead health, safety, and environmental systems on-site, ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
If you have a strong background in HSE management within manufacturing or FMCG, this role offers the chance to make a real impact across both site and group operations.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the site.

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  Advise the General Manager and site leadership on compliance standards and HSE performance

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  Lead site audits, inspections, and risk assessments, implementing corrective and preventive measures as needed

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  Manage incident investigations, maintain accident records, and ensure statutory reporting is completed on time

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  Oversee fire safety compliance, including risk assessments, drills, and statutory documentation

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  Coordinate environmental compliance activities, including waste management, EPR permits, and sustainability reporting

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  Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency, insurers, and enforcement authorities

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  Support training and awareness programmes to strengthen HSE knowledge and engagement across teams

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  Provide regular reports on health, safety, and environmental KPIs, ensuring alignment with group standards

Your Profile:

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  Proven experience in a Health, Safety, and Environmental management role within manufacturing or FMCG

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  Strong understanding of HSE legislation, compliance standards, and audit requirements

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  NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or higher preferred)

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  Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage effectively across all levels

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  Strong organisational and analytical abilities with attention to detail

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  Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Why You'll Love Working Here

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  Competitive salary and long-term career development opportunities

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  Be part of a well-established food manufacturing group with a strong reputation for quality and innovation

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  Lead site-wide HSE initiatives and influence company-wide sustainability goals

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  Work in a culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, and employee wellbeing

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  Join a forward-thinking business committed to continuous improvement and responsible manufacturing