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Health, Safety & Environment Lead (HSE Lead)

Wincanton, Somerset

Riverside Recruitment

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
48878.00 - 56000.00 GBP Annual
Recruiter
Riverside Recruitment
Closes
08 Oct 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Health, Safety & Environment Lead (HSE Lead)

Wincanton, Somerset DOE + Benefits

We're delighted to be supporting a well–established international food manufacturing business in the recruitment of an HSE Lead for their Wincanton site. This opportunity has arisen due to an internal promotion, highlighting the company's commitment to developing and progressing its people. You'll join a friendly and supportive site of approximately 80 employees, with genuine opportunities to grow your career through mentoring and guidance from experienced operational leaders.

The Benefits for HSE Lead:

48,878 – 56,000 salary DOE 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays Additional holiday after 3 and 5 years' service Pension: Employee 5%, Employer 3% Cycle to Work Scheme Access to MediCash Birthday gifts Genuine career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to play a key role in sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives The Role for HSE Lead:

Lead Health, Safety & Environmental activities across the Wincanton site. Promote and develop a positive safety culture throughout the business. Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation. Conduct audits, inspections and accident investigations. Manage risk assessments and COSHH assessments. Develop and deliver HSE training across the site. Maintain HSE policies, procedures and management systems. Lead environmental and sustainability improvement projects. Work closely with managers and employees to drive continuous improvement. Monitor HSE performance and implement corrective actions where required. Support internal and external audits. The Person for HSE Lead:

Minimum 5 years' Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar environment. Degree qualified in a Health & Safety related discipline. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification. Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation. Experience carrying out audits, investigations and risk assessments. Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Passionate about driving a positive safety culture. IOSH, IEMA or IRM membership would be advantageous. Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 would be beneficial.

Riverside Recruitment are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5418988261

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