HSE Manager (6+ Month Contract)
Location: Portbury, Bristol (On-site)
Rate: £21.63 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
Contract: Full-Time, 6+ Months
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HSE Manager to join our client's food manufacturing facility based at Royal Portbury Dock, Bristol on a 6+ month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Health, Safety and Environmental professional to play a key role in driving a positive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across a busy food production site.
Reporting into the site leadership team and working closely with regional HSE colleagues, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, influencing both people and processes while championing the clients philosophy.
About the Site
The purpose-built manufacturing facility produces approximately 36,000 tonnes of dry powder blends per year, supporting a diverse portfolio of food products across multiple sectors, including:
- Prepared Meals
- Soups, Sauces & Dressings
- Appetisers & Side Dishes
- Savoury Snacks
- Meat, Fish & Poultry Products
Key Responsibilities
As HSE Manager, you will:
- Support factory management teams with all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the site.
- Provide expert advice on UK HSE legislation, industry best practice and company standards.
- Drive the site's safety agenda through training, employee engagement initiatives, accident investigation and continuous improvement programmes.
- Promote and reinforce a strong, positive safety culture through effective communication and workforce involvement.
- Develop and implement HSE performance standards and benchmarking frameworks, including ISO 14001 requirements.
- Coordinate risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
- Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with legal obligations.
- Conduct regular site Health, Safety and Environmental audits.
- Chair and coordinate site HSE Committee meetings.
- Maintain and continuously improve Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
- Support Occupational Health programmes and provide guidance to managers and HR teams on workplace health and safety matters.
- Manage the site's Environmental Management System in line with ISO 14001:2018.
- Ensure compliance and maintenance of the site's IPPC licence requirements.
- Monitor environmental objectives, targets and compliance programmes to drive continual improvement.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
- Strong working knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
- Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental role within manufacturing, production, food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar environment.
- Experience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Full driving licence and own transport due to the location of the site.
Desirable
- Degree-level qualification.
- Previous experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
- Experience working within a food manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Why Join?
- Competitive pay rate of £21.63 per hour
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Opportunity to lead positive cultural and operational change
- Work within a large-scale, modern food manufacturing facility
- Chance to leave a lasting impact on site safety, environmental performance and employee engagement
Apply Today
If you're an experienced HSE Manager, Health & Safety Manager, EHS Manager, SHE Manager, Environmental Manager, or Senior HSE Advisor looking for your next contract opportunity in Bristol, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply online today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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