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Site HSE Lead Tanfield (Home of Penn State Pretzels) On-site | Monday - Friday Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Site HSE Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role As part of the Site Leadership Team, you’ll lead the way in creating a safe, compliant and proactive working environment. You’ll be a key influencer, helping us build a strong safety culture through coaching, capability building and colleague engagement. You’ll support the implementation of our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, embed ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll also manage relationships with regulatory bodies, oversee audits and lead on risk profiling and claims management. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * £6000 annual car allowance * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Developing and implementing site-wide procedures to ensure legal compliance You’ll lead the creation and roll-out of robust HSE processes aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. This includes supporting operational and project teams to meet regulatory requirements and embedding the Integrated Work System (IWS) HSE Pillar across the site. * Building HSE capabilities and driving a positive safety culture Through coaching, mentoring and colleague engagement, you’ll help build confidence and competence in HSE practices. You’ll work across all levels of the site to promote safe behaviours, encourage ownership and embed a proactive, prevention-first mindset. * Tracking performance and driving continuous improvement You’ll monitor key HSE metrics, analyse trends and present performance data to the Safety Committee, Site Leadership Team and Executive reviews. You’ll use this insight to shape strategic plans, identify improvement opportunities and ensure legal compliance is maintained. * Managing the site HSE budget and capital allocation You’ll identify and prioritise risk reduction opportunities, oversee the annual HSE capital spend and ensure resources are used effectively to support long-term improvements. You’ll also manage claims and work closely with insurers and inspectors during investigations. * Acting as a visible and influential leader across the site You’ll be a proactive member of the Site Leadership Team, championing HSE initiatives and supporting the delivery of site OGSM and CBN targets. You’ll lead internal audits, interface with regulatory bodies and help shape the site’s safety culture through clear communication and collaboration. Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion 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. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * Recognised HSE qualifications NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma (NVQ Level 6 equivalent) and IEMA Environmental Certificate are essential; IEMA Environmental Diploma is preferred. You’ll also need an internal auditing qualification and be a member of IOSH. * Experience in FMCG manufacturing and leadership You’ll have worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and been part of a Leadership Team, using your influence to drive cultural and performance improvements. * Strong technical and analytical skills You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office tools, interpreting HSE data and trends, and applying insights to shape strategic plans. You’ll also be familiar with risk profiling and managing claims processes. * Excellent communication and influencing skills You’ll be able to engage colleagues at all levels, build strong relationships and coach others to improve behaviours and embed a safety-first mindset. * A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach You’ll be energised by change, comfortable working under pressure and able to travel to other locations with occasional overnight stays. #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Depot Manager Location: Sunderland Salary: £50,000-£55,000 Monday to Friday Hours: 07:00-16:00, Monday to Friday Reference: DBYMAN-SUN Are you an experienced yard or recycling professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you take pride in running an operation as if it were your own – driving performance, improving culture, and delivering results? Aspion Search is proud to be partnering with a UK-leading metal recycling business seeking a Depot Manager to take ownership of their Sunderland operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is commercially aware, operationally strong, and passionate about leading people in a fast-moving, safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities • Take full ownership of yard operations, driving performance, efficiency, and safety., • Manage and maintain accurate stock records – overseeing all incoming and outgoing materials., • Ensure quality control of materials throughout processing and dispatch., • Oversee logistics and transport, ensuring smooth movement of materials., • Maintain high standards of site security, housekeeping, and compliance., • Support Health & Safety and Environmental initiatives within your area, working closely with the site H&S advisor., • Understand and contribute to P&L performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements., • Lead, motivate, and develop a small team – building a positive culture and improving retention., • Work closely with head office (Cardiff) on operational systems, reporting, and business performance. Requirements Must-Haves • Proven experience within the metal recycling or scrap industry., • Strong leadership and people management skills., • A proactive, self-motivated attitude – able to make decisions and drive change independently., • Good IT literacy with the ability to use operational or yard management systems., • Commercially minded with an interest in understanding financial performance. Desirable • WAMITAB certification (or willingness to work towards it)., • Relevant tickets or licences for yard machinery or plant., • Experience managing or supervising in a high-volume recycling environment., • H&S or Environmental management awareness. Benefits • Competitive salary and company benefits, • Autonomy to shape and develop your yard operation, • Career progression within well established industry leader, • Support from a strong head office and leadership team, • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday, • Company pension, • Healthcare benefits To Contact Direct: Daniel Barnett Senior Executive Consultant 0151 209 2050 At Aspion, our core values are built around transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. We are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. Please visit our website to view our latest GDPR and data protection policies.

Job description We are looking for a HR Officer to join the HR team and play a crucial role in supporting the expansion of our battery manufacturing plant in Sunderland. As a HR Officer, you will focus on providing support to the organisation and our people in a fully HR generalist role. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and operation of a world-class Gigafactory and be part of a significant industrial transformation within the electric vehicle marketplace. Responsibilities: -Manage ER issues, including disciplinary and grievance handling, performance management and day to day advice on terms and conditions. -Deliver effective support to the HR Specialist and Senior HR Manager and the wider business, ensuring operational excellence across all aspects of the HR function. -Support employee/trade union relations. -Assisting in talent management and the recruitment process. -Produce and analyse reports on general HR activity and KPI’s. -Absence management. -Maintain and update employee records. -Administration of employee benefits. -Supporting payroll processing and handling job changes (promotions, salary changes, leavers etc.) if and when required. -Employee engagement. -HR project work. Experience and Qualifications: -Ideally degree qualified, with 3+ years’ experience in a similar role. -Previous experience of dealing with all aspects of Employee Relations. -Experience within the manufacturing/automotive working environment desirable. -Experience of working within a unionised environment. -Proven communication and influencing skills are critical to the role. -Efficient HR administration and people management skills. -Comprehensive PC skills.

We are currently recruiting for a an experienced, proactive, and forward-thinking HR professional who will be responsible for providing advice, support and guidance to our leadership teams on all People related matters while maintaining an appropriate balance between strategic and operational workin

A leading insurance firm is seeking an Operational Accounts Administrator to provide support to the Operational Accounts team, ensuring the timely processing of invoices and responding to queries.The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, GCSE Maths and English, and computer prof

The Company Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Our client are specialists in their market sector; they are looking for a QA Lead to join them on a permanent basis. ?The Role • Ensure that the output from Production meets all company and customer quality requirements and standards. xrnqpay, • Provide support, guidance and training as required to operational teams (e.g., Sensory training, Basic Food Hygiene)., • Plan, prepare and conduct audits on the Q...

We are recruiting a UK-based Nominee Executive to support the establishment of a UK bank account and ensure ongoing adherence to statutory and compliance requirements.This is a part-time, non-operational role with a minimal workload.The initial phase may involve 1–2 hours in the first month, follo

Operational Prison SupportLocation: HMP SwalesideShift pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Hourly rate: £12. Please note a driving licence is required for this role</b&g

Job Title: Operational Lead Production Design SupportLocation: Bolton or Stevenage (Relocation could be provided for. Bolton An opening has become available to lead a highly dynamic, fast-paced, production design support team. Enhancing Electronic Engineering

Operational Support Grade DriverLocation: Swaleside (Sheppey Cluster)Shift pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Pay rate: £12.

Our support ranges from person‑centred support across supported‑living and residential care to specialist eye‑care services for children and adults. Join our team as the Operational Support Partner. As an Interim Operational Support Partner for 3 months (with a possible extension), you’l

Operational Prison SupportLocation: HMP Sudbury Shift Pattern: 39 Hours, full time.