HSE Officer

HSE Officer

📍 Ruskington ¦ Full Time ¦ Permanent

Help Shape a Safer Future

At Pilgrim's Europe, safety isn't just a priority, it's a condition of everything we do.

We're looking for a passionate and proactive HSE Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering our ambitious Go For Zero vision. If you're someone who enjoys influencing positive change, coaching others, and creating safer, more sustainable workplaces, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Working closely with operational leaders, site teams and our Central HSE function, you'll help drive a culture where safety, health and environmental excellence are embedded into every decision, every day.

Whether you're an experienced HSE professional or looking to build on your existing qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a leading FMCG business.

What You'll Be Doing

As our HSE Officer, you'll be a visible presence across site, partnering with teams to drive compliance, minimise risk and promote a positive safety culture.

Championing Health, Safety & Environmental Excellence

• Lead by example in promoting safe and sustainable working practices.
• Support the implementation of HSE policies, procedures and standards across site.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Embed a culture where everyone takes ownership of safety.
• Support the delivery of site and business-wide HSE objectives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, permits and company standards.
• Assist departments in completing and reviewing risk assessments.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support the maintenance of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and related management systems.
• Identify risks and drive practical, effective improvements.

Incident Reduction & Continuous Improvement

• Support the investigation of incidents, near misses and safety concerns.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and lessons learned are shared.
• Use data and insights to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive improvements across key HSE metrics, including:
  • DART Rate
  • Incident Reduction
  • Behavioural Safety Observations (Star Cards)

Training, Engagement & Culture

• Deliver engaging safety campaigns and awareness initiatives.
• Support the rollout of Go For Zero programmes and tools.
• Work with Learning & Development teams to ensure training remains effective and relevant.
• Coach managers and teams to take ownership of safety performance.
• Encourage employee engagement and participation in HSE initiatives.

Building Strong Partnerships

You'll work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders across the business, including:

• Operations
• Engineering
• Technical
• Procurement
• Legal
• Project Teams
• Central HSE Team

By building strong relationships and sharing best practice, you'll help achieve both operational and safety objectives.

About You

You're a confident communicator who can influence at all levels and inspire others to make safety a daily habit.

Essential Skills & Experience

✅ Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

✅ Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability

✅ A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge constructively

✅ Ability to build strong relationships across multiple functions

✅ Genuine passion for health, safety and environmental excellence

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within FMCG, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Experience working in a Health, Safety and Environmental role.
• Knowledge of HSE management systems and compliance frameworks.
• Audit and inspection experience.
• Experience supporting cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) or equivalent experience.
• Candidates currently studying towards NEBOSH certification are encouraged to apply.

Desirable

• IEMA Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent.
• Additional Health & Safety qualifications.

Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?

This is more than a compliance role. It's an opportunity to make a real impact.

When you join Pilgrim's Europe, you'll become part of a business that's committed to investing in its people, driving continuous improvement and creating a safer, more sustainable future.

You'll Have the Opportunity To:

• Develop your HSE career within a leading food manufacturing organisation.
• Work alongside experienced HSE and operational professionals.
• Influence positive change across a large and diverse site.
• Play a key role in delivering our Go For Zero strategy.
• Access ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and want to help shape the future of health, safety and environmental performance at Pilgrim's Europe, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us achieve our Go For Zero vision.