Health Safety & Environmental Manager, Health Safety & Environmental Manager

Pilgrim’s Shared Services Ltd; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturer in Ballymena is seeking a Health Safety & Environmental Manager to oversee HSE practices and compliance. The ideal candidate should hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and have FMCG experience. Responsibilities include leading inspections, coaching management, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Competitive salary and career development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhances annual leave and sick pay

Subsidised canteen

Life assurance

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is essential.
• Experience in a chilled manufacturing company is preferred.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety across all operations.
• Advise management on HSE matters.
• Complete internal inspections and audits.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Experience in FMCG industry

Strong communication skills

Analytical & problem-solving skills

Natural coaching ability

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

IEMA Environmental Management Certificate

Job description

Health Safety & Environmental Manager

Health Safety & Environmental Manager position at Pilgrim's Europe, Ballymena.

Location: Ballymena
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Competitive Salary: Competitive salary

This is a management role within our Poultry Business Unit, part of the Leadership structure on Health, Safety and Environment practices, compliance and governance. The purpose of the role is to instil ownership and accountability across all functions by embedding Go For Zero HSE business standards and carrying out regular inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a champion for all operations in a safe & sustainable manner every day.
• Lead by example and promote safety as a condition across all functions.
• Advise, guide and coach management on all matters relating to environment, health & safety.
• Support the development, deployment and engagement of the HSE strategy for the business that aligns with overall site goals, strategy & objectives.
• Roll out HSE tools provided by the Central function in line with our Go For Zero Strategy and upskill the team.
• Communicate effectively with key internal & external stakeholders (HSE Central Leadership, Engineering function, project teams, Procurement, Operations, Technical, OPEX, Legal etc.) on risks, issues and key changes required in reference to HSE standards, legal compliance, systems implementations, security provision etc.
• Complete internal inspections of the facility periodically, respond to requests for support, document internal inspections and audits and support the Central HSE function on both internal and external audit programs (ISO 45001, 14001, insurance inspections etc.).
• Support the site and L&D function by ensuring all team members have the appropriate training and resources to perform their work safely.
• Ensure the facility complies with Central Risk frameworks and documented processes, ensuring site Risk Assessments are completed in line with Central standards and compliance measures are in place.
• Ensure all site incidents are recorded in the Pilgrims Europe Incident Management system (Quor), investigated within a timely manner and corrective actions are raised and completed to prevent reoccurrence.
• Engage with Central HSE systems and champion their use and rollout within the facility to enhance safety standards (3 Year Plan, QUOR, GFZ standards, Internal Compliance Audit program, Gap Tools etc.).

You Will Need

• NEBOSH General Certificate, Level 3, equivalent qualification or experience level (essential).
• IEMA Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent qualification (desirable).
• Experience in a FMCG industry (essential).
• Understanding of HSE systems and ability to enhance site culture.
• Experience in HSE/Safety/Environment in a chilled manufacturing company.
• Understanding of audit standards and ability to influence change through positive engagement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence at all levels of site, external authorities and wider business leadership.
• Strong analytical & problem‑solving skills.
• Natural coaching ability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Career development opportunities within a growing, forward‑thinking business.
• Competitive annual leave and enhanced sick pay.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• End‑of‑Year thank‑you gift and lunch, Refer a Friend Scheme, Stars Awards, Well‑being initiatives, long‑service awards.
• Subsidised canteen, free site car parking, life assurance and many more.

For more details check the attached Job Description and send your application today to join our dynamic team!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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