HSE & Facilities Site Lead in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Job DescriptionJoin Our Snack-Loving Team as HSE & Facilities Site Lead!

Location: Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks, and more)

Work Arrangement: On-site

Are you ready to make a difference in a vibrant, fast-paced environment? We’re on the lookout for a passionate HSE & Facilities Site Lead to join our dynamic team at KP Snacks! As a key member of the Ashby site Leadership Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our Health, Safety, and Environmental strategy across one of our largest and most complex sites.

With over 650 colleagues and 24/7 operations, this is your chance to influence culture, drive compliance, and foster a safer, stronger, and more sustainable workplace.

Who Are We?

We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Together, we create the snacks people love—think Hula Hoops and McCoy’s! With around 2,400 colleagues across seven UK sites and our Slough HQ, we pride ourselves on our close-knit culture where we celebrate and push boundaries together.

About the Role

As the HSE & Facilities Site Lead, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Ashby site's Health, Safety, and Environmental strategy, ensuring legal compliance and a proactive safety culture.
• Provide expert guidance on risk management, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operational and functional leaders to influence decision-making and support major capital investment projects.
• Lead and develop a team of HSE Advisors and the Facilities Lead, fostering a high-performing function that drives innovation and meets site objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSE leader who thrives on coaching others and making a visible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What’s in It for You?

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a taste of what we offer:

• Competitive annual salary, annual salary review, and a bonus opportunity (target 7.5%), plus a £6,000 car allowance.
• KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions.
• 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days, plus extra holiday after five years of service.
• Comprehensive healthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare, Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Electric Vehicle Car Scheme for sustainable travel.
• KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback, and wellbeing support.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the site's HSE strategy: Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures that ensure legal compliance and support safe, sustainable operations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture: Engage colleagues, coach, and build capabilities to embed safety-first behaviors and continuous improvement.
• Develop the HSE and Facilities team: Provide clear direction, coaching, and support to achieve high performance.
• Support strategic projects: Offer expert HSE guidance, risk assessment, and compliance leadership throughout project lifecycles.
• Identify and mitigate risk: Implement robust governance, auditing, incident investigation, and performance analysis while managing budgets and improvement plans.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you bring:

• Professional HSE expertise: NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 equivalent, with strong knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
• Strong leadership skills: Experience in leading and developing teams, coaching colleagues, and building trusted relationships.
• Manufacturing sector experience: Ideally in food manufacturing or FMCG, with a proven ability to drive performance and cultural change.
• Environmental management capability: Supported by an IEMA Environmental Diploma or Certificate, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative approach: Ability to challenge constructively, communicate effectively, and inspire others to take ownership of HSE performance.

Our Purpose

At KP Snacks, we’re passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our delicious snacks and iconic brands. Every day, millions enjoy our products, making us one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers. We’re equally dedicated to our people, committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow, develop, and make a real impact.

As part of the Intersnack Group, one of the world's leading snack manufacturers, we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day.

We’re Committed to

We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you—your unique perspective could be just what we need. If there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.