HSE Advisor

Cranswick PLC; Norton-on-Derwent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Baker is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to support the HSE Manager in delivering the site strategy. You will provide day-to-day guidance, coach safe behaviours and oversee HSE systems on the shop floor.

In this manufacturing FMCG setting, NEBOSH qualification is essential and you'll investigate incidents, manage risk assessments and promote a proactive safety culture across operations.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG desirable).
• Experience with HSE management systems.
• Proven ability to investigate accidents/incidents and identify root causes.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical guidance on risk control and safe systems of work.
• Maintain a visible shop-floor presence to coach safe behaviours.
• Support operational teams in owning HSE responsibilities and actions.
• Review HSE risk assessments for suitability and sufficiency.
• Carry out HSE assessments and inspections to identify hazards and controls.
• Support investigation of accidents and near misses with root cause analysis.
• Deliver site HSE KPIs and drive improvements.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain day-to-day HSE management system requirements.
• Promote awareness of HSE and environmental compliance across the site.

Skills

NEBOSH

HSE management systems

Risk assessment

Accident investigation

Environmental awareness

Communication skills

Influence others

Manufacturing experience

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to join our team here at Yorkshire Baker. The main purpose of this role is to support the HSE Manager in delivering the site Health, Safety and Environmental strategy, providing day-to-day advice, challenge and guidance to operational teams. This role combines visible shop floor presence with effective management of HSE systems, with a strong focus on influencing others to own and deliver their HSE responsibilities. Main duties include (but not limited to):

• Provide practical guidance and constructive challenge on risk control and safe systems of work
• Maintain a regular and visible shop-floor presence to observe activities, coach safe behaviors and challenge unsafe practices
• Support operational teams in fulfilling their HSE responsibilities, ensuring ownership of actions
• Support and challenge the review of HSE risk assessments, ensuring they are suitable and sufficient
• Carry out HSE assessments and inspections, identifying hazards and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and effective corrective actions are agreed and owned
• Support the delivery of site HSE KPIs
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to monitor compliance with legal, company and site standards
• Maintain day-to-day HSE management system requirements
• Carry out all activities with full awareness of their impact on the environment, supporting compliance with environmental legislation and site environmental controls
• Assist with environmental monitoring, reporting and improvement initiatives
• Proactively promote awareness of HSE throughout the site and challenge with regards to safety accordingly Proven experience in a HSE role within a manufacturing environment is essential (FMCG desirable)
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience in environmental is essential, ISEP (IEMA)/NEBOSH qualification an advantage
• Practical experience of accident/ incident investigation and risk assessment
• Experience of working with HSE management systems
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge
• Ability to influence and achieve results through others in a fast-paced operational environment
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to HSE