Location
Halstead, Essex

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary (not specified)

About the Role
As the Industrial Sustainability, Environment & Energy (ISEE) and Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with legal, environmental, energy, and health & safety standards at site level. You will support the implementation of Group and Regional guidelines, overseeing performance, engaging teams, and contributing to a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. In this dual-focus role, you will support the plant's regulatory compliance, reduce risk of business disruption, and drive strategic sustainability planning. You will act as the plant's subject matter expert for Health & Safety and Environmental compliance, managing both external regulatory relationships and internal communications across teams. From incident response and energy governance to staff training and reporting, your role ensures that Ferrero's people and operations are protected, compliant, and forward-looking.

Main Responsibilities
Lead health and safety efforts across the site, identifying and mitigating risks, establishing site-specific safety plans, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and Group H&S requirements. Support incident investigations, define root causes, and track corrective actions. Lead risk assessments, emergency response plans, and coaching for managers to embed a safety-first culture. Manage all local health and safety documentation and reporting, including metrics, compliance updates, audits, and inspections. Ensure preventive maintenance for safety equipment is carried out and training is delivered to all relevant personnel. Act as the main liaison during external authority inspections and ensure proper documentation for licenses and regulatory requirements.
On the sustainability and environment side, oversee compliance across key areas including energy use, water, waste, emissions, and refrigerants. Lead the site's Masterplan for sustainability, ensure reliable data collection and monitoring, and provide reports to central teams in line with DOSEE requirements. Ensure timely reporting and escalation of any incidents, emergencies, or risks to operations or the environment. Contribute to continuous improvement and professional knowledge-sharing by participating in Ferrero's professional family working groups. Support the deployment of internal training programs across all levels of the site to strengthen sustainability and safety practices. Collaborate with procurement and project teams to ensure that health, safety, and environmental considerations are embedded in new equipment design, construction, and contractor selection.

Experience
Proven experience in health & safety, environmental compliance, and industrial sustainability, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Strong knowledge of UK regulations and standards. Experience managing audits, investigations, and stakeholder engagement.

About you
Analytical and detail-oriented with strong reporting skills. Ability to interpret data and legislation with a proactive mindset to identify risks and drive site-level improvements. Confident working with cross-functional teams, external authorities, and central governance groups. Collaborative and solutions-focused approach. Passionate about creating safe, compliant, and sustainable workplaces.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in health & safety, environmental management, or industrial sustainability are desirable. Commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge-sharing within the field.