As part of the Site Leadership Team, you'll lead the way in creating a safe, compliant and proactive working environment. You'll be a key influencer, helping us build a strong safety culture through coaching, capability building and colleague engagement. You'll support the implementation of our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, embed ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, and drive continuous improvement. You'll also manage relationships with regulatory bodies, oversee audits and lead on risk profiling and claims management.
You'll lead the creation and roll-out of robust HSE processes aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. This includes supporting operational and project teams to meet regulatory requirements and embedding the Integrated Work System (IWS) HSE Pillar across the site.
Responsibilities
* Building HSE capabilities and driving a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring and colleague engagement; promoting safe behaviours, encouraging ownership and embedding a proactive, prevention-first mindset.
* Tracking performance and driving continuous improvement; monitoring key HSE metrics, analysing trends and presenting performance data to the Safety Committee, Site Leadership Team and Executive reviews; using insight to shape strategic plans, identify improvement opportunities and ensure legal compliance is maintained.
* Managing the site HSE budget and capital allocation; identifying and prioritising risk reduction opportunities, overseeing the annual HSE capital spend and ensuring resources are used effectively to support long‑term improvements; managing claims and working closely with insurers and inspectors during investigations.
* Acting as a visible and influential leader across the site; being a proactive member of the Site Leadership Team, championing HSE initiatives and supporting the delivery of site OGSM and CBN targets; leading internal audits, interfacing with regulatory bodies and shaping the site's safety culture through clear communication and collaboration.
Qualifications
* NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma (NVQ Level 6 equivalent) and IEMA Environmental Certificate are essential; IEMA Environmental Diploma is preferred. An internal auditing qualification and membership of IOSH are also required.
* Experience in FMCG manufacturing and leadership.
* Strong technical and analytical skills: competence in Microsoft Office tools, interpreting HSE data and trends, and applying insights to shape strategic plans; familiarity with risk profiling and managing claims processes.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills: ability to engage colleagues at all levels, build relationships and coach others to improve behaviours and embed a safety‑first mindset.
* A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach: energised by change, comfortable working under pressure and able to travel to other locations with occasional overnight stays.
Benefits
* £6,000 annual car allowance
* Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
* Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
* KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
* 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
* KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more
We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.
We’re committed to inclusion – building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.
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