HSE Manager - Food Manufacturing

An opportunity has arisen for a HSE Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing company known for producing high-quality food products for major retail and foodservice markets.

As a HSE Manager, you will lead Health, Safety & Environmental activity across a busy manufacturing site, embedding a strong behavioural safety culture and driving environmental improvements.

This is an interim / temporary role working 2-3 days per week on site offering a salary of £300 - £400 per day and benefits.

You will be responsible for

? Developing and delivering the site Health & Safety strategy in line with operational priorities
? Promoting a behavioural safety culture through coaching, engagement, and visible leadership
? Acting as the site competent person for H&S matters and liaison with external regulators
? Leading incident investigations and ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions
? Overseeing compliance, audits, and maintenance of safety management systems
? Supporting fire safety, security arrangements, and emergency preparedness
? Driving environmental initiatives including energy use, waste reduction, and sustainability improvements
? Working closely with operational and engineering teams to embed safe and efficient practices


What we are looking for

? Previously worked as a HSE Manager, Health & Safety Manager, Health Safety & Environmental Manager, EHS Manager, HSE Officer, EHS Officer, Health and Safety Officer, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, HSE Lead, Health & Safety Lead or in a similar role.
? Strong background in Health & Safety leadership within food manufacturing or a similar fast-moving production environment
? Experience of developing and embedding behavioural safety approaches
? Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels without direct authority
? Solid understanding of risk management, investigations, and compliance frameworks
? NEBOSH Diploma (or act