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