Health And Safety Manager in Blackburn

HSE Manager (Manufacturing Site) Blackburn, UK FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) Our client, a leading manufacturing company in the FMCG sector, is seeking a stand-alone HSE Manager to join their team in Blackburn. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental professional to take ownership of all HSE functions on site. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the role is critical to driving a culture of safety and ensuring compliance in a medium-risk manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies and procedures. Carry out risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures for medium-risk activities. Ensure the site is fully compliant with current HSE legislation and best practices. Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations. Deliver HSE training and support to employees to promote a strong safety culture. Act as the primary point of contact for all HSE matters on site. Collaborate closely with the site management team to continuously improve HSE standards.Candidate Requirements: NEBOSH qualified (National General Certificate or equivalent) is essential. Demonstrable experience in HSE Management within a manufacturing environment-preferably FMCG. Up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation, regulations, and practices. Ability to work independently, with a hands-on approach. Strong communication skills, able to engage and influence staff at all levels. Experience with medium-risk environments, conducting risk assessments and leading safety initiatives.What's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. A chance to be part of a successful, growing business with a strong commitment to health and safety. The opportunity to take full ownership of HSE on site, reporting directly to the General Manager.If you are an experienced HSE Manager looking for a stand-alone role with real impact, we'd love to hear from you! At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes