Safety isn’t just a priority here — it’s a condition of how we operate.
At Pilgrim’s Europe, we’re looking for a driven, hands-on HSE Manager to lead and shape our Health, Safety and Environmental agenda on site. This is a high-impact role where you’ll influence culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure we deliver against both business and customer expectations.
Location - Bromborough ¦ Food Manufacturing
Contract Type - Permanent, Full-time, Site-based
If you thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and want to lead from the front, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
About the role
Reporting to the Site Director, you’ll play a critical role in embedding a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance across all HSE standards. You’ll balance strategic delivery and day-to-day operational control, driving initiatives that improve safety, sustainability, and overall site performance.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, coach and influence site leadership on all Health, Safety & Environmental matters
- Develop and deliver site HSE strategy and improvement plans, aligned to group objectives
- Ensure full compliance with ISO14001, OHSAS 18001 / HSG65 and all relevant legislation
- Drive a proactive safety culture, ensuring standards are consistently applied and improved
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
- Monitor and analyse HSE performance data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
- Manage RIDDOR reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance activities
- Oversee risk assessments, COSHH, fire safety, and safe systems of work
- Lead environmental initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainability programmes
- Support delivery of customer CSR and sustainability targets
- Act as the key contact for external regulatory bodies (e.g. HSE, Environment Agency)
- Drive engagement through training, communication, and HSE committees
- Promote high standards of food safety and quality culture across the site
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and leadership presence within a manufacturing environment:
- Proven experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental role within FMCG or food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and management systems (ISO14001, OHSAS 18001 / HSG65)
- Experience leading audits, compliance, and continuous improvement programmes
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – desirable
- IEMA membership – desirable
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action
- Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels
- Proactive, resilient, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Why join Pilgrim’s Europe?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be joining a business where:
- You can lead meaningful change and shape site culture
- Safety, quality, and continuous improvement are genuinely embedded
- You’ll work in a collaborative, high-performing environment
- There are real opportunities for career progression and development
- You’ll be part of a business committed to doing things the right way — practically, transparently, and with accountability
Ready to lead from the front?
If you’re passionate about creating safer, more sustainable workplaces and want to make a tangible impact in a leading food manufacturing business:
Apply now and help us build a culture where safety and performance go hand in hand.
