Health and Safety Manager

HSE Manager (Manufacturing Site)
Blackburn, UK
FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)

Our client, a leading manufacturing company in the FMCG sector, is seeking a stand-alone HSE Manager to join their team in Blackburn. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental professional to take ownership of all HSE functions on site.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the role is critical to driving a culture of safety and ensuring compliance in a medium-risk manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies and procedures.
• Carry out risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures for medium-risk activities.
• Ensure the site is fully compliant with current HSE legislation and best practices.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Deliver HSE training and support to employees to promote a strong safety culture.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all HSE matters on site.
• Collaborate closely with the site management team to continuously improve HSE standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• NEBOSH qualified (National General Certificate or equivalent) is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in HSE Management within a manufacturing environment-preferably FMCG.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to work independently, with a hands-on approach.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage and influence staff at all levels.
• Experience with medium-risk environments, conducting risk assessments and leading safety initiatives.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A chance to be part of a successful, growing business with a strong commitment to health and safety.
• The opportunity to take full ownership of HSE on site, reporting directly to the General Manager.

If you are an experienced HSE Manager looking for a stand-alone role with real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

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