Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Location: East London (2 sites, approx. 1 mile apart)Salary & Benefits: £440/month car allowance + up to 5% bonus + full benefits packageHours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week (between 7:30am-6:00pm, including 1-hour lunch). Flexibility required to support other shifts, including nights.

Please note: A full UK driving licence is essential due to travel between two manufacturing sites.

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading FMCG food manufacturer for an experienced HSE Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation focused on strengthening its safety culture and driving environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation (PUWER, DSEAR, Working at Height, Fire Safety, etc.)
• Act as main contact for regulators (HSE, Fire Authority)
• Lead H&S meetings and manage risk assessments
• Investigate incidents and oversee RIDDOR reporting
• Conduct audits and manage insurance compliance requirements

Health

• Support health surveillance and occupational health programmes
• Maintain accurate health records and conduct facility audits
• Assist with capability assessments and claims management

Environmental

• Monitor and report energy usage across sites
• Lead environmental improvement and sustainability initiatives
• Maintain environmental reporting and management systems

• Background in FMCG or similar manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of industrial risks (COSHH, PUWER, DSEAR, etc.)
• NEBOSH Diploma (IOSH/IEMA membership preferred; chartered or working towards)
• 5+ years in a senior HSE role
• Experience with ISO45001/ISO14001 systems
• Confident working with regulators and leading audits
• Strong communicator with a proactive, structured approach
• Flexible to support a 24/7 operation

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (rising to 28 with service)
• Pension (4% employer contribution)
• Private healthcare + BUPA cash plan
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Free daily lunch + drinks
• Subsidised social events & annual BBQ
• Annual flu vaccination
• Long service awards (up to 10 extra days leave

Additional Notes:

Location Disclosure: Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing.

Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full rights to work in the UK will be eligible for this role. Applications from those who reside outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.