EHS Advisor

Weetabix; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Salary review

Healthcare plan

Product discounts

Personal development

Flexible work opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Counselling service

Kitchens stocked with products

Job summary

Weetabix is seeking an experienced EHS Advisor for our Burton Latimer site to lead safety and environmental initiatives across the cluster. You will drive EHS standards on the factory floor, support change projects, and ensure robust incident investigations and corrective actions.

The role requires strong communication, a solid knowledge of UK H&S law, and the ability to engage with diverse teams. On-site work five days a week with a focus on zero accidents and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in HSE roles within FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Good working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and risk management points.
• Experience completing risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence others.
• Able to use data and digital tools to interpret and communicate HSE insights.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability reporting.
• Experience with digital safety systems, automation, or real-time monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of behavioural safety or human factors.
• Continuous improvement skills (Lean, problem-solving, visual management).
• Ability to contribute to safe design for engineering and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the manufacturing EHS strategy and standards across the cluster.
• Lead the internal audit programme to achieve and maintain Green status.
• Coach and support factory teams to take ownership of EHS processes, programmes, risk registers, objectives, and performance.
• Provide EHS expertise for all new projects and change management activities.
• Maintain the incident reporting system, support investigations, and drive corrective actions to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date EHS information is available to internal and external stakeholders to support continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Cluster EHS Manager when required.

Skills

HSE experience

UK H&S guidance

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Audits

Communication coaching

Data analytics

NEBOSH General Certificate

Environmental regulations

Sustainability reporting

Digital safety systems

Automation

Real-time monitoring

Behavioural safety

Lean

Problem-solving

Visual management

Safe design

Engineering projects

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Description

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We're committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

Department

Manufacturing - H&S

Location

Burton Latimer

Closing date

14th October

Interview process

Teams Interview followed by Face-to-face and site tour of our Burton Latimer plant.

Working pattern

On-site, 5 days a week

We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - just let us know how we can support you.

The Recipe (About the Role)

We are looking for an experienced EHS Advisor from a manufacturing backgroundto be a visible force on the factory floor, delivering expert Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) support, coaching, and guidance to bring our cluster manufacturing, health and safety (EHS) strategy to life. Drive high standards, ensure legal compliance, and help us achieve our vision of zero accidents and zero environmental incidents.

• Deliver the manufacturing EHS strategy and standards across the cluster
• Lead the internal audit programme to achieve and maintain Green status
• Coach and support factory teams to take ownership of EHS processes, programmes, risk registers, objectives, and performance
• Provide EHS expertise for all new projects and change management activities
• Maintain the incident reporting system, support investigations, and drive corrective actions to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date EHS information is available to internal and external stakeholders to support continuous improvement
• Deputise for the Cluster EHS Manager when required

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

• Experience in HSE roles within FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Good working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and risk management points.
• Experience completing risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence others.
• Able to use data and digital tools to interpret and communicate HSE insights.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability reporting.
• Experience with digital safety systems, automation, or real-time monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of behavioural safety or human factors.
• Continuous improvement skills (Lean, problem-solving, visual management).
• Ability to contribute to safe design for engineering and capital projects.

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

• Annual bonus - 7.5%
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products
• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page:

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Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.

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