Site HSE Lead

isepglobal; Tanfield Lea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacks manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Site HSE Lead to drive safety compliance and culture. In this role, you will develop and implement HSE procedures according to ISO standards, monitor performance metrics, and champion safety initiatives across the site. The ideal candidate will have recognized HSE qualifications, FMCG leadership experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a £6000 annual car allowance, bonuses, and comprehensive healthcare support.

Benefits

£6000 annual car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday plus options to buy more

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma and IEMA Environmental Certificate are essential.
• Experience in fast-paced FMCG manufacturing and part of a Leadership Team.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret HSE data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-wide HSE procedures to ensure compliance.
• Build capabilities and promote a positive safety culture through coaching.
• Track HSE performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage HSE budget and oversee claims with insurers.

Skills

HSE qualifications

Experience in FMCG manufacturing and leadership

Strong technical and analytical skills

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Flexible, proactive and collaborative approach

Education

NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma (NVQ Level 6 equivalent)

IEMA Environmental Certificate

Internal auditing qualification

Membership of IOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Site HSE Lead

Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels) • On-site | Monday - Friday

About the role

As part of the Site Leadership Team, you'll lead the way in creating a safe, compliant and proactive working environment. You'll be a key influencer, helping us build a strong safety culture through coaching, capability building and colleague engagement. You'll support the implementation of our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, embed ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, and drive continuous improvement. You'll also manage relationships with regulatory bodies, oversee audits and lead on risk profiling and claims management.

What's in it for you?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer:

• £6000 annual car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Developing and implementing site-wide procedures to ensure legal compliance – You'll lead the creation and roll-out of robust HSE processes aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. This includes supporting operational and project teams to meet regulatory requirements and embedding the Integrated Work System (IWS) HSE Pillar across the site.
• Building HSE capabilities and driving a positive safety culture – Through coaching, mentoring and colleague engagement, you'll help build confidence and competence in HSE practices. You'll work across all levels of the site to promote safe behaviours, encourage ownership and embed a proactive, prevention-first mindset.
• Tracking performance and driving continuous improvement – You'll monitor key HSE metrics, analyse trends and present performance data to the Safety Committee, Site Leadership Team and Executive reviews. You'll use this insight to shape strategic plans, identify improvement opportunities and ensure legal compliance is maintained.
• Managing the site HSE budget and capital allocation – You'll identify and prioritise risk reduction opportunities, oversee the annual HSE capital spend and ensure resources are used effectively to support long-term improvements. You'll also manage claims and work closely with insurers and inspectors during investigations.
• Acting as a visible and influential leader across the site – You'll be a proactive member of the Site Leadership Team, championing HSE initiatives and supporting the delivery of site OGSM and CBN targets. You'll lead internal audits, interface with regulatory bodies and help shape the site's safety culture through clear communication and collaboration.

Who are we?

We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We're committed to inclusion

We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We'd love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Recognised HSE qualifications – NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma (NVQ Level 6 equivalent) and IEMA Environmental Certificate are essential; IEMA Environmental Diploma is preferred. You'll also need an internal auditing qualification and be a member of IOSH.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing and leadership – You'll have worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and been part of a Leadership Team, using your influence to drive cultural and performance improvements.
• Strong technical and analytical skills – You'll be confident using Microsoft Office tools, interpreting HSE data and trends, and applying insights to shape strategic plans. You'll also be familiar with risk profiling and managing claims processes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills – You'll be able to engage colleagues at all levels, build strong relationships and coach others to improve behaviours and embed a safety-first mindset.
• A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach – You'll be energised by change, comfortable working under pressure and able to travel to other locations with occasional overnight stays.