Health And Safety Advisor

Stonegate; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for their Lacock site. This role involves enhancing health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. Applicants should have relevant experience within the food manufacturing sector and hold qualifications like NEBOSH General and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Health & Safety role.
• Experience in Food Manufacturing or FMCG preferred.
• Working knowledge of health & safety legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement H&S procedures and risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations and maintain safety records.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

NEBOSH General

HACCP

Tools

Microsoft programmes (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Role: Health & Safety Advisor

Salary: GBP30,000 – GBP35,000

Location: Lacock, Wiltshire

Working Hours: Monday Friday

We are on the lookout for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our team based in Lacock, Wiltshire. This is a key role to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety procedures and practices across the organisation; ensuring compliance with current legislation and promoting a safe working environment for all employees.

About Stonegate Farmers Ltd

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is one of the UK s leading producers of free–range and organic eggs, with a fully integrated business spanning farming, egg packing, and cooked egg processing. Founded in 1926 and revitalised under new ownership since 2016, we have grown to become a trusted supplier to top–tier retailers, premium restaurants, and major food manufacturers nationwide.

At Stonegate, fresh eggs demand fresh thinking. At Stonegate, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in our people as much as our produce, and we re committed to hiring passionate, driven individuals who share our core values: Respect for one another and our environment, working as One Team to achieve shared goals, the drive to Aspire and continually improve, the Courage to lead and innovate, and a commitment to Diversity that strengthens our culture and success.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist the Health & Safety Manager in the development and implementation of H&S procedures, standard operating procedures and risk assessments in line with legal requirements and best practices.
• Support incident and accident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain and update safety records and documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, and safety data sheets.
• Support the Health & Safety Manager in the implementation of behavioural safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities, including fire drills, evacuation planning, and first aid response coordination.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives as required by the Health & Safety Manager.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging near miss reporting and positive safety behaviours.
  
  

Person Specification

• Able to display our company values: Respect, Aspire, Courage, One Team & Diversity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast–paced production environment.
• Analytical thinking
• Commitment to a safety–first culture
  
  

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum 2 years in Health & Safety co–ordinator/advisor/admin role
• Experience within Food Manufacturing (desirable) / FMCG or Manufacturing background (essential)
• NEBOSH General (or working towards)
• HACCP
• Working knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation
• Microsoft programmes including excel, PowerPoint etc.