Help Shape a Safer Future
At Pilgrim’s Europe, safety isn’t just a priority, it’s a condition of everything we do.
HSE Officer
Ruskington | Full Time | Permanent
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
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.
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