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HSE Manager

Manchester Permanent View Job Description
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.
  • HSE Manager for global FMCG manufacturer
  • Fantastic opportunity with Manchester based business

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

An opportunity to join a market leading, established organisation.Competitive salary plus comprehensive company benefits discussed on application

Contact
Leigh Holmshaw
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7010356
Phone number
+44 113 243 7737

Job summary

Job function
Health, Safety & Environment
Subsector
Health, Safety & Environment
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Leigh Holmshaw
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7737
Job reference
JN-052026-7010356