Business Area: Nestlé UK&I
Location: Halifax

Salary circa £55,000 depending on experience.

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• 17 % car allowance
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• 2 paid volunteering days
• A focus on personal development and growth (insert relevant detail on study support, etc)

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.

 Position Summary

We’re looking for an experienced SHE Manager to join the team at our factory in Halifax. The Nestlé Halifax Factory in West Yorkshire is the home of iconic confectionery brands including Quality Street and After Eight. These are produced through controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines.

Manufacturing at Nestlé focuses on delivering perfect quality products to consumers at the right time and place while minimizing losses to maximize efficiency and productivity. This is particularly critical as we continue our journey towards becoming a LEAN Enterprise, representing the most significant change in our operations globally. You could play a key role in this exciting transformation.

Your Impact

The main purpose of the SHE Manager in the provision of specialist advice to line managers regarding the management of Health, Safety and Environment in the Factory. 

 
Key Responsibilities include: 

• Create a compelling understanding of the Nestlé SHE values and inspire stakeholders to excel in compliance & continuously improve 

• Identify SHE priorities, current & future challenges, and opportunities for change at site level 

• Guide implementation of the Environmental Management System and other Market SHE Standards 

• Develop and continuously improve site SHE programmes to deliver compliance and performance improvement 

• Ensure the local Safety, Health and Environment management system maintains certification to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Provide training and coaching to managers and team leaders to help them take ownership, lead and manage SHE within their area of responsibility. Provide personal coaching and support to site Management Team 

• Ensure compliance is regularly audited and performance assessed, and the results used to drive further improvement 

• Engage with external stakeholders (trades unions, local regulators, local communities, and local NGOs) on SHE topics to build long term, positive relationships 
• Security Champion working closely with the Market Security Manager focusing on our Third Party Security Activities and ensuring Compliance

Ingredients for Success

To be considered for this brilliant opportunity, the following criteria will be desirable unless otherwise stated:

• You will have a NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma or equivalent - Essential
• Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a technical subject area - Preferred

• Previous SHE experience within FMCG/ Food Manufacturing - Preferred

Other key candidate specifications

• Detailed knowledge of the requirements of ISO45001 and ISO14001 

• Experience leading internal audits and liaising with external regulatory bodies 

• You will have a real passion for SHE and continuous improvement. 

• Experience taking ownership of SHE and supporting change through personal leadership. 

• Analysed complex problems to identify multiple root causes. 

• Influenced behavioural change in a team/department. 

• Worked in and led, cross-functional teams. 

• Translated policies & standards into practical action plans. 

• Coached individuals and teams in different environments. 

• Previous experience as a line or project manager. 

• Worked in operational environment. 

• Communicated effectively with different organisational levels. 

• Proactive approach to anticipate issues or improve current practices. 

What you need to know

Advert closing date: 4 March 2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace