HSE & Sustainability Officer in Southampton, Hampshire
Posted by Henderson Brown Recruitment
£45,000 – £50,000 a year
Southampton · Permanent
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to take ownership of a site and make a real impact? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturer where safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.
You'll be the key person leading Health & Safety, Environmental compliance, and Sustainability across the site, driving standards, improving systems, and engaging teams at every level.
What you'll be doing:
Lead all site HSE and sustainability activity, ensuring full legal compliance.
Investigate incidents, update SOPs, and manage audit action plans.
Deliver safety training and promote a strong safety culture across the site.
Oversee environmental performance, waste, emissions, water usage, and permits.
Develop site-level sustainability projects that cut energy use and carbon footprint.
Work closely with operations and the factory leadership team on continuous improvement.
What we're looking for:
NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
Confident, proactive communicator who enjoys being out on the shop floor.
What's on offer:
£50,000 depending on experience
23 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
On-site parking + potential annual bonus
Stable Monday-Friday role 8:30am - 4:30pm (no shifts or weekends)
Supportive team environment with genuine progression
If you're ready to lead from the front and make a difference in a growing, responsible business, apply today.
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