Location: Newcastle under Lyme, ST5
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to join our client's management team in a fast-paced food manufacturing site. In this role, you will ensure the health, safety, and environmental wellbeing of all employees while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company policies. You will work closely with senior leadership to promote a culture of safety, minimise risks, and drive continuous improvement in HSE practices across the site.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing or similar manufacturing environments, with a comprehensive understanding of HSE standards, food safety regulations, and environmental practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hazard Identification & Risk Management: Assist managers and supervisors in identifying workplace hazards, particularly those related to food production and processing, and implement corrective actions to minimise risk
• Incident Reporting & Monitoring: Develop and maintain effective incident reporting and monitoring systems, ensuring all accidents or near misses are promptly reported and corrective actions are implemented
• Health & Safety Promotion: Champion the health, safety, and environmental policies at the site, engaging employees in safety initiatives and promoting a proactive safety culture
• Legislative Compliance: Stay up-to-date with health, safety, food safety, and environmental regulations relevant to the food manufacturing industry, ensuring the site’s operations comply with current legislation
• Food Safety Standards: Work closely with production teams to ensure adherence to food safety standards (e.g., HACCP), and monitor processes to identify potential hazards that could impact product safety or quality
• Strategic Planning: Support the implementation of short and long-term HSE strategies, working in partnership with the Group HSE Managers to raise health, safety, and environmental standards across the site
• Resource Management: Liaise with senior management to ensure proper resource allocation for HSE activities, managing operations within agreed resource parameters
• Training & Development: Ensure all staff are adequately trained in health, safety, food safety, and environmental procedures, and lead ongoing safety education and skill development across all departments
• HSE Communication: Ensure that all relevant health, safety, and environmental information is communicated effectively to the workforce, and provide clear guidance on safety protocols and best practices
• Environmental Responsibility: Promote sustainability and environmental consciousness in day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and encouraging eco-friendly practices within the site

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental management, ideally within a food manufacturing or industrial setting
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, food hygiene), health and safety laws, and environmental policies
• Strong experience in implementing and maintaining HSE reporting systems, including incident tracking and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence staff at all levels
• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification (essential), along with a relevant environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA)
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach, with the ability to lead change and foster a safety-first culture
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability initiatives and a commitment to improving site environmental performance
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: £55,000 per annum
• Flexible Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility to suit your work-life balance
• Professional Development: Ongoing opportunities to further develop your HSE expertise and qualifications in the food manufacturing sector
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative management team that prioritises safety and compliance, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Please apply with your CV to keeley@kpir.co.uk or call Keeley on 01782 712230

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted

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