Health, Safety and Environmental Lead

Health, Safety and Environmental Lead Newcastle upon Tyne 50,000 + 6K Car Allowance + Company Bonus + Further Benefits

Are you ready to take on a senior, site-based health, safety and environmental leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

Do you have the presence and credibility to influence senior leaders and drive meaningful cultural and behavioural change?

Are you looking for a role where you can shape strategy while remaining close to operations and making a visible impact on site?

We are seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Lead to join a well-established, high-volume FMCG manufacturing site near Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a key leadership position, forming part of the Site Leadership Team, with responsibility for driving compliance, improving performance and embedding a strong and sustainable safety culture.

The Health, Safety and Environmental Lead will:

• Act as the senior HSE lead on site, providing leadership, coaching and direction to improve safety culture and environmental performance across all operations
• Develop, implement and maintain HSE systems and procedures, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and recognised standards such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Partner with the Site Leadership Team to deliver strategic HSE objectives, using performance data, audits and engagement to drive continuous improvement
• Lead risk management and incident investigation processes, including risk assessments, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions
• Manage relationships with regulators, auditors and external partners, while overseeing HSE training, budget and capital projects to support long-term risk reduction and compliance

The ideal Health, Safety and Environmental Lead will have:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health and Safety qualification
• Environmental qualification such as IEMA Certificate or equivalent
• Proven experience in a senior HSE role within FMCG, manufacturing or a similar high-risk environment
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and contributing as part of a leadership team
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation and its practical application
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive cultural change

Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Tearne at or call (phone number removed).

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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Health, Safety and Environmental Lead Newcastle upon Tyne 50,000 + 6K Car Allowance + Company Bonus + Further Benefits