Health & Safety Lead - Manufacturing
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Occupation Type
Health and safety managers and officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Job Description
Site HSE Lead
Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)
On-site | Monday - Friday
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Site HSE Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.
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:
Site HSE Lead
Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)
On-site | Monday - Friday
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Site HSE Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.
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
- 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.
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.
Job Requirements
We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:
Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)
On-site | Monday - Friday
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Site HSE Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.
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?
- 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.
Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels)
On-site | Monday - Friday
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Site HSE Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.
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
- 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.
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.