Manager, Health, Safety and Environment

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Saputo Dairy UK’s brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City, produced at our Davidstow creamery, plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients, and dairy-free products.

This Health, Safety and Environment Manager position sits within the Davidstow Plant Leadership Team (PLT) and will be responsible for implementing group HSE strategies, maintaining legal compliance, and achieving company standards.

Safety is our top priority, we believe nothing is more important than ensuring everyone returns home safely. While we have group standards, Davidstow has unique operational challenges, including large-scale cheese production and environmental compliance requirements. This role will have the autonomy to tailor HSE initiatives to site-specific needs, driving workforce engagement and continuous improvement.

Davidstow is a complex, high-volume site with approximately 180 employees and up to 300 contractors during shutdowns. The HSE Manager will need strong interpersonal and project management skills to manage these periods effectively. The site has undergone significant investment and process improvements, making it more environmentally stable.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Leading cultural and behavioural health and safety improvements across the Davidstow site.

• Developing HSE competence at all levels and departments.
• Co-ordinating investigations of accidents or incidents affecting people, environment, property, or process, liaising with enforcement authorities.
• Driving delivery of company HSE strategy at site level.
• Identifying and mitigating site-specific risks, including ammonia systems, chemical handling (high-strength caustics and acids), and traffic movement.
• Acting as the face of the business with regulatory bodies (EA, HSE), contractors, and local communities, including managing feedback on noise and odour.
• Supporting and influencing the PLT to deliver a consistent, continuously improving HSE programme.
• Working closely with group teams to implement effective management systems for occupational HSE and associated risks.
• Auditing compliance with SDUK and global standards and implementing corrective actions.

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• A NEBOSH Diploma holder (or equivalent) with experience in manufacturing at a comparable scale.

• Skilled in driving cultural change programmes and managing people.
• Knowledgeable in ammonia refrigeration safety, listeria control, and environmental permitting.
• Experienced with IPC/EP permitting, UK environmental legislation, and ISO 14001/45001 standards.
• Comfortable engaging with regulatory bodies, contractors, and local communities.
• Strong communicator, able to influence and coach at all levels.
• Experienced in budget planning and control.
• Able to manage complex projects and prioritise effectively during shutdowns.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Private Health Care
• Annual bonus scheme (paid quarterly)
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.