Job Description
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager
Location: Plymouth, UK, with full-time on-site
Salary: £63,000 - £74,000(depending on knowledge & experience), annual bonus, benefits, car allowance
Lead the Cultural Shift. Protect Our People. Shape the Future.
At Mars, safety is not a priority — it is a value. And we firmly believe that
every accident is preventable.
We are looking for an inspiring
Health, Safety & Environment Manager to join our Plymouth leadership team and lead a step-change in how safety and environmental excellence are embedded into our culture. This is not just a technical HSE role - it is a people leadership role focused on influencing mindsets, driving ownership, and ensuring safety is lived every day by every Associate.
As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will shape and deliver the site’s HSE strategy, champion Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Safety Pillar deployment, and build a culture where speaking up, accountability, and proactive risk management are the norm.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Cultural Leadership & Engagement
- Lead a visible cultural shift aligned with the belief that every accident is preventable
- Coach and challenge leaders at all levels to role model the right safety behaviours
- Create an engaging HSE culture that energises Associates and strengthens accountability
- Partner with operations, engineering and technical teams to embed safety into daily routines
Strategy & Governance
- Develop and deploy the site HSE strategy and roadmap aligned with corporate and regulatory standards
- Own and continuously improve the site's Integrated Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Management System
Track record of delivering results through teamsComfortable balancing strategic direction with operational execution
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles
- Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form
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