At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Job DescriptionWe’re currently looking for an experienced Senior Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to join our team at our Blackpool site. This is a key role in ensuring we continue to provide a safe and sustainable workplace, aligned with our company values and operational standards.
In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of our HSE strategy on site, ensuring full compliance with all legal requirements and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with operational teams and central functions, you’ll help embed a proactive safety culture where best practice is second nature and safety is always front of mind.
You’ll be responsible for managing systems and procedures that support a safe working environment for colleagues, contractors and visitors. You’ll also play a central role in incident investigation, risk assessments, training and reporting, all while building strong relationships across the site to support practical and effective solutions.
QualificationsNEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) as a minimum
Demonstrable experience in a similar HSE leadership role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG
Strong working knowledge of current HSE legislation and best practice
Experience managing people, systems and compliance processes
Strategic mindset, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business
Confidence in delivering training and driving cultural change
Clear, practical communication and problem-solving skills
Additional Information
Perks of the Position:
- Competitive Salary + Car Allowance
- Sweet Rewards: Health benefits, Generous pension contributions. Experience the joy of working in a place where your passion for safety and love for confectionery come together.
This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact within a well-established, values-led business that’s committed to the safety and wellbeing of its people. If you’re looking to take the next step in your HSE career and want to work with great brands and even better people – we’d love to hear from you.
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What We Do
We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845.
At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun.
We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland’s largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now.
We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories.
We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.
