Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

• Role : Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
• Location: Skelmersdale, England, United Kingdom
• Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
• Hours: Monday–Friday (40 hours)

About the Role

Müller UK & Ireland, part of the family-owned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to embed a culture of safety excellence across our Skelmersdale site. You will work closely with the Site Leadership Team to ensure all health, safety, and environmental obligations are met, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities across the site
• Maintain a visible presence on the factory floor and engage with operators and shift teams
• Deliver and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work, and machinery safety checks
• Conduct accident and incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with COSHH, PUWER, RIDDOR, and other industry-specific safety requirements
• Support site certifications, including ISO 14001
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and HSE training programs
• Collaborate with Food Safety, Technical, Engineering, and Operations teams
• Analyse trends and data to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote a proactive, positive, and open safety culture throughout the site

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• IOSH membership
• Environmental qualification such as AIEMA
• H&S auditing and/or training qualification
• Proven HSE experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or related environment
• Strong track record of frontline engagement on production floors
• Practical experience with accident investigation, risk assessments, and day-to-day HSE delivery
• Understanding of food manufacturing operations, including hygiene zones, allergens, and fast-moving machinery
• Hands-on, people-focused leadership style with ability to influence at all levels
• Confident working in a fast-paced FMCG environment
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Company car or cash allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Pension employer contribution scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, bereavement leave
• Access to Müller Rewards for online and in-store discounts
• Opportunities for professional development

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