Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
c. £75K + Car allowance + benefits
Birmingham
Job reference: SJ/3524
We are currently partnering with a leading food manufacturer in Birmingham who are looking to appoint an experienced HSE Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven health, safety, and environmental professional to join a respected organisation at a senior level, driving standards and influencing a culture of continuous improvement.
As the HSE Manager, you will take full responsibility for the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust health, safety, and environmental systems across the site. You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation while also embedding best practice to protect both employees and the wider community.
This is a highly visible role where the successful HSE Manager will work closely with site leadership, production teams, and group stakeholders to lead on HSE strategy and foster a proactive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead all health, safety, and environmental initiatives on site.
* Ensure full compliance with UK legislation and internal company standards.
* Carry out risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
* Deliver training and coaching across all levels of the business.
* Provide strategic input into site and group-wide HSE objectives.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement in safety performance.
Key Requirements:
* Proven track record as an HSE Manager (preferably within food manufacturing or a similar high-risk FMCG environment).
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential.
* Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and best practice.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage across all levels.
* A proactive leader, capable of driving both compliance and cultural change.
Next Steps
To apply for this Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager role, click apply or contact Sam Jobson on 07591342310 or email him at sam.jobson@gregory-walker.co.uk.
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