HSE Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior HSE leadership role within a global FMCG manufacturer, playing a pivotal part of the site leadership team at a COMAH-regulated Manchester facility. You'll have real influence, ownership, and visibility, driving safety, sustainability, and operational excellence for a long‑established business with continued investment and global reach.

Client Details

Michael Page is working with working with a leading Global FMCG Manufacturing business to recruit a HSE Manager in Greater Manchester. Established almost 100 years ago, this organisation has c.20 sites worldwide, supplying its product to major retailers globally . They are now looking for a strong HSE Manager to join their Manchester based operation.

Description

The HSE Manager will report to the Site Director and will form a crucial part of the site leadership team. They will have responsibility for all HSE activities across site and will be tasked with developing, implementing and maintaining HS&E policies inline with external legislation and internal policies.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Lead the site HSE strategy within a COMAH-regulated environment, driving Zero Harm and Zero Waste and promoting a strong safety‑first culture.
• Ensure full COMAH, UK/EU regulatory and Group HSE compliance, acting as the primary contact for regulators, auditors, and external authorities.
• Own and maintain the Safety Management System, ensuring clear operational ownership of major accident hazard controls and environmental controls.
• Lead HAZID/HAZOPs, risk assessments, incident investigations, and delivery of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance, environmental sustainability, and occupational health, using robust KPIs and reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HSE team, delivering high‑impact training, emergency preparedness, and building long‑term HSE capability.

Profile

The successful HSE Manager will possess a range of the following:

• Demonstrable experience managing a HSE function within a Top Tier COMAH- regulated environment
• Strong leadership acumen with the ability to effectively communicate and manage teams across a 24/7 operation
• Nebosh Diploma or Equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organisation to improve health and safety
• Highly organised
• A strong understanding of UK/EU Health, Safety & Environment legislations within a manufacturing environment

Job Offer

An opportunity to join a market leading, established organisation.

Competitive salary plus comprehensive company benefits discussed on application