HSE Advisor

Young's Seafood; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Health, Safety & Environment Officer, where you will play a crucial role in shaping a proactive safety culture within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact by ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while collaborating closely with the HSE Manager. You will be supported by a dedicated leadership team committed to your development and will have access to a variety of technologies and safety systems. If you're ready to contribute to a people-first culture and drive continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen

On-site Parking

Health & Wellbeing Support

Online Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Passionate about promoting a safe working environment.
• At least one year's experience in a HSE-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Support HSE Manager in implementing communication channels.
• Conduct safety audits and workplace inspections.

Skills

HSE Regulations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Solutions-focused Mindset

Education

Third-level qualification in Health, Safety and Environment

NEBOSH Certificate (or willingness to study)

Tools

Database Systems

Job description

The Role

We're looking for a proactive and driven Health, Safety & Environment Officer to join our team and help shape the safety culture of our site. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment - supporting continuous improvement and compliance across our health, safety, and environmental systems.

Working closely with the HSE Manager, you'll play a vital role in upholding legislative and internal standards, and fostering a culture of awareness, prevention, and accountability.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be passionate about promoting a safe working environment, with an eye for detail and a proactive, collaborative approach.
You'll bring:

• A third-level qualification in Health, Safety and Environment (or related subject)
• A good working knowledge of HSE regulations within the food industry (desirable)
• At least one year's experience in a HSE-focused role in a fast-paced environment
• A NEBOSH Certificate (or willingness to study towards one)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database systems)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across teams
• A solutions-focused mindset and drive for continuous improvement

Why Sofina Foods?

• A supportive leadership team committed to developing internal talent
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of technologies and safety systems
• Opportunity to shape the future of safety within a values-driven, people-first culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Online benefits platform
• Life insurance & pension scheme
• Canteen and on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing support

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

As HSE Officer, you will:

• Support the HSE Manager in implementing effective communication channels and clear reporting procedures
• Contribute to the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Assist with the coordination and maintenance of safety and environmental data and reporting
• Ensure effective implementation of company standards and legal updates across departments
• Recommend relevant training initiatives to raise awareness of HSE best practice and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate training records for all personnel in line with legal and company obligations
• Complete safety audits and workplace inspections, identifying and resolving any areas of concern
• Provide clear, consistent documentation and statistical reporting to senior management
• Play a hands-on role in driving improvements and embedding a safety-first culture across the site