HSE Manager

Salary: £40000-£45,000
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Glasgow, UK (On-site)
A leading food manufacturing business is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to take the lead in shaping and delivering the site’s safety and sustainability strategy.
Role Overview
As HSE Manager, you’ll lead health, safety, and environmental systems on-site, ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
If you have a strong background in HSE management within manufacturing or FMCG, this role offers the chance to make a real impact across both site and group operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the site.
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Advise the General Manager and site leadership on compliance standards and HSE performance
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Lead site audits, inspections, and risk assessments, implementing corrective and preventive measures as needed
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Manage incident investigations, maintain accident records, and ensure statutory reporting is completed on time
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Oversee fire safety compliance, including risk assessments, drills, and statutory documentation
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Coordinate environmental compliance activities, including waste management, EPR permits, and sustainability reporting
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Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency, insurers, and enforcement authorities
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Support training and awareness programmes to strengthen HSE knowledge and engagement across teams
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Provide regular reports on health, safety, and environmental KPIs, ensuring alignment with group standards
Your Profile:
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Proven experience in a Health, Safety, and Environmental management role within manufacturing or FMCG
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Strong understanding of HSE legislation, compliance standards, and audit requirements
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NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or higher preferred)
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage effectively across all levels
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Strong organisational and analytical abilities with attention to detail
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Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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Competitive salary and long-term career development opportunities
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Be part of a well-established food manufacturing group with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
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Lead site-wide HSE initiatives and influence company-wide sustainability goals
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Work in a culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, and employee wellbeing
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Join a forward-thinking business committed to continuous improvement and responsible manufacturing