HSE Manager
Location: Dronfield
Role Type: Permanent, Full time
Competitive Salary + Good Package + Growth and Progression + Autonomy
About Us
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2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated HSE Manager to join our team at our Gunstone's Bakery site, which is a long-standing and respected site, known for producing premium bakery products such as bread rolls and hot cross buns for high-profile retail partners including Marks & Spencer. This site is a high-performing, ROSPA Gold Award-winning operation with a Blue internal audit rating - the highest level achievable.
This is a site-based HSE leadership role, working closely with teams across production, engineering, quality, and technical. You'll support and guide teams while managing risk assessments, audits, investigations, and compliance documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the site HSE strategy, aligned with divisional and group goals
Own control measures for dust inhalation risks, particularly from flour/spice use
Manage PPE programs including PAPR units and respiratory protection
Ensure compliance with machinery safety, X-ray systems, and logistics operations
Deliver and support internal, external, and customer audits and conduct incident investigations, reporting, and follow-ups
Coach and engage teams in HSE best practices across all departments
Maintain and improve our Blue audit rating and ROSPA Gold standard
Support new project implementation while maintaining a safe working environment
About You
If you're an experienced HSE professional within the food manufacturing industry and ready to take ownership of site safety in a complex, high-performing environment - this role is for you.
Key Skills
Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HSE role within a food manufacturing environment
Qualified to IOSH Managing Safely (minimum); NEBOSH General Certificate preferred
Experience managing dust and respiratory risks in a food or industrial setting is preferred
Understanding of food safety, allergen control, and hygiene compliance
Demonstrable experience with audits (internal, external, customer)
Level 2 Food safety qualification preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across departments
High resilience and the ability to work effectively in a site with frequent change and operational challenges
Benefits
Refer a friend scheme
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.
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