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: 

• Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the site. 

• Advise the General Manager and site leadership on compliance standards and HSE performance 

• Lead site audits, inspections, and risk assessments, implementing corrective and preventive measures as needed 

• Manage incident investigations, maintain accident records, and ensure statutory reporting is completed on time 

• Oversee fire safety compliance, including risk assessments, drills, and statutory documentation 

• Coordinate environmental compliance activities, including waste management, EPR permits, and sustainability reporting 

• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency, insurers, and enforcement authorities 

• Support training and awareness programmes to strengthen HSE knowledge and engagement across teams 

• Provide regular reports on health, safety, and environmental KPIs, ensuring alignment with group standards 

Your Profile: 

• Proven experience in a Health, Safety, and Environmental management role within manufacturing or FMCG 

• Strong understanding of HSE legislation, compliance standards, and audit requirements 

• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or higher preferred) 

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage effectively across all levels 

• Strong organisational and analytical abilities with attention to detail 

• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

• Competitive salary and long-term career development opportunities 

• Be part of a well-established food manufacturing group with a strong reputation for quality and innovation 

• Lead site-wide HSE initiatives and influence company-wide sustainability goals 

• Work in a culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, and employee wellbeing 

• Join a forward-thinking business committed to continuous improvement and responsible manufacturing