EHS Advisor

Weetabix; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 7.5%

Double‑matched pension (up to 12%)

25 days annual leave

Annual salary review

Healthcare plan

Discounted Weetabix products

Personal development investment

Flexible work opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Weetabix is seeking an experienced EHS Advisor to support our Burton Latimer cluster. You will drive the EHS strategy on site, lead audits to Green status, and coach factory teams to own EHS processes, risk registers and performance.

You’ll contribute to safe design for engineering and capital projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. You will be a visible presence on the factory floor, delivering expert EHS guidance, with a focus on zero accidents and zero

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 in FMCG

UK H&S law

Risk assessments

Audits

Coaching skills

Data-driven insights

NEBOSH General Certificate

Environmental regulations

Digital safety systems

Behavioural safety

Lean & continuous improvement

Safe design awareness

Job 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.

Closing date: 18th September 2026
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.

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.

We are looking for an experienced EHS Advisor from a manufacturing background.

The Recipe (About the Role)

• 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)

Key Know How:

• 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 communicationand 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, orreal‑timemonitoring 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)

Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• 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

To support our employees, we also offer:

• 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: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/

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.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support

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