Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager – Food Manufacturing Location: St Austell, Cornwall Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) professional looking for a leadership role in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to join a leading food production site, driving compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

About the Role:

As the HSE Manager, you will be a key part of the site’s leadership team, taking full responsibility for health & safety, environmental management, and sustainability strategies. You will drive a culture of safety, ensure compliance with regulations, and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve site security.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the HSE agenda on-site, ensuring all standards and regulations are met and exceeded.

· Act as the go-to expert for all health, safety, and environmental matters, providing technical and legislative guidance.

· Develop and implement site-wide HSE policies, ensuring alignment with UK and Group strategies.

· Manage the EPR Permit, EMS system, and site sustainability strategy to drive environmental compliance and carbon reduction initiatives.

· Oversee incident investigation processes, ensuring proper root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented.

· Conduct internal audits, maintain compliance with BRC and other regulatory requirements.

· Develop training and coaching initiatives to enhance HSE knowledge and compliance across all levels.

· Engage with regulatory bodies (EA, HSE, auditors, customers, and local authorities) to ensure best-in-class compliance.

· Manage site security, ensuring legal and customer requirements are met.

What We’re Looking For:

· Strong expertise in Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance within a manufacturing or food production environment.

· In-depth knowledge of HSE law, EPR permits, ESOS regulations, and sustainability initiatives.

· A proactive leader who can drive cultural change and embed best practices in safety and environmental management.

· Experience in incident investigation, risk assessments, and audit processes.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

· NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification is essential.

· Experience working with BRC and food industry regulatory compliance is highly desirable.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a crucial role in a leading food manufacturing site, where you will drive impactful change and contribute to the company’s long-term sustainability goals. If you’re passionate about HSE and looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, apply today!