Health & Safety Advisor

Shepherd Neame; Faversham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer, is seeking a passionate Brewery and Tenanted Safety Advisor to promote a safe culture across its brewery and support office. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Health & Safety qualification and experience in the manufacturing sector, ready to influence compliance and advocate for safety initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company laptop and mobile phone

25% discount on food at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Access to a Mental Wellbeing Platform

Company Pension plan

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in safety within the manufacturing industry.
• Professional and committed to safety.
• Organized and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the safety team and stakeholders to promote a safety culture.
• Advise on corrective actions following safety audits and inspections.
• Create and maintain safety files and ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

Hazard identification

Effective communication

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Health & Safety qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Are you passionate about safety? Do you enjoy a varied day and making a difference?

We have a unique opportunity for an aspiring Safety professional to help us ‘Brew a Safe Culture’ across our Brewery and Support Office.

The role of a Brewery and Tenanted Safety Advisor is a great opportunity for someone passionate about two main areas of safety: Health & Safety and Fire Safety. You will share your enthusiasm and drive to influence our teams while progressing your career. As part of a small (3 members including you) but well-formed Safety Team, you will work closely with internal stakeholders in our Property, Engineering, Production, and Tenanted teams, communicating and ensuring compliance with our safety policies and procedures, along with arranging safety-related training. You will assist the People Leaders in each function and our Tenanted Pubs with investigations following accidents or incidents, advise on corrective actions post-audits, and collectively influence everyone to maintain a safe workplace for all.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company laptop and mobile phone (and any other specialist equipment) to assist with the proper performance of your duties
• 25% discount on food at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100s of high street shops and services to help your monthly pay go further
• Financial wellbeing app and early wage withdrawal scheme
• Company Pension plan
• Share Incentive Plan
• Access to a Mental Wellbeing Platform
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Working Hours: Full-time, 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with 1 hour unpaid lunch

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to the wider safety team and collaborate with all Brewery and Support Office stakeholders to promote a best-practice safety culture
• Advise People Leaders to prioritize, improve, and complete all corrective actions following observations, audits, and inspections
• Assist the Safety Team with the creation and execution of safety protocols including Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work (SSOWs), and investigation reporting
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure statutory compliance across the site
• Support development and implementation of new safety policies and systems
• Foster collaborative interactions to improve safety systems
• Create and maintain safety files confidentially
• Monitor, escalate, and influence safety compliance
• Record all statutory compliance items accurately
• Advise on processing and recording accidents, incidents, and near misses
• Broaden knowledge of relevant legislation affecting our business
• Other duties as needed by the Safety Manager

The Ideal Candidate:

• Preferred Level 3 Health & Safety qualification (aspirations to become qualified are preferred)
• Experience of safety within manufacturing industry
• Observant, proactive in hazard identification and escalation
• Passionate about safety culture and ownership of initiatives
• Professional, conscientious, and committed to safety
• Effective communicator, friendly and approachable
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis
• Organized, able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is modern and innovative. We value the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

Who are we?

Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, based in Faversham, Kent, for over 300 years. An independent family business with an award-winning visitor centre and over 300 pubs and hotels across London and the South East. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and 270+ at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are central to Shepherd Neame. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. For more info, check our Blog. Do not include bank or payment details when applying. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom