HSE & Sustainability Officer

Company: Henderson Brown
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

HSE & Sustainability Officer (HB3459496) Southampton, England

Salary: GBP45000 – GBP50000 per annum

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to take ownership of a site and make a real impact? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturer where safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

You’ll be the key person leading Health & Safety, Environmental compliance, and Sustainability across the site, driving standards, improving systems, and engaging teams at every level.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead all site HSE and sustainability activity, ensuring full legal compliance.
  • Investigate incidents, update SOPs, and manage audit action plans.
  • Deliver safety training and promote a strong safety culture across the site.
  • Oversee environmental performance, waste, emissions, water usage, and permits.
  • Develop site-level sustainability projects that cut energy use and carbon footprint.
  • Work closely with operations and the factory leadership team on continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
  • Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
  • Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
  • Confident, proactive communicator who enjoys being out on the shop floor.

What’s on offer:

  • £50,000 depending on experience
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • On-site parking + potential annual bonus
  • Stable Monday–Friday role 8:30am – 4:30pm (no shifts or weekends)
  • Supportive team environment with genuine progression

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Posted: November 7th, 2026