HSE Advisor FTC

Refresco; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Early Friday finish

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional leave option 31 days + bank

Life assurance

24/7 virtual GP access

Eye-care vouchers

Employee referral scheme

GroceryAid support

Cheers platform discounts

Free onsite parking

Discounted products

Job summary

Refresco is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional to lead HSE at our Bridgwater site on a maternity cover FTC. You will champion safety across the site, drive continuous improvement, and deliver training to strengthen engagement and performance.

Ideal candidates hold a NEBOSH Diploma and a degree-level qualification, with IOSH or IEMA membership preferred. You will collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and sustainable manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HSE across a site and delivering health & safety improvements.
• Strong communication and leadership to influence multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE compliance across the site, conducting risk assessments and implementing controls.
• Drive continuous improvement through safety and environmental projects.
• Manage internal audits of HSE systems and ensure legal compliance.
• Carry out site inspections, analyse trends and performance data.
• Develop and deliver training on HSE policies and programmes.
• Engage with regulatory bodies and stakeholders to support safe operations.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Degree‑level qualification

IOSH/IEMA membership

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an H&S Advisor to join the team on a maternity cover contract, working as part of a wider Health & Safety function supporting our largest UK site. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a leading global manufacturer. Working across health, safety and environmental initiatives, you will help drive site performance, champion continuous improvement, and support Refresco’s commitment to sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence.

Health & Safety Advisor

FTC 12 months

Refresco - Bridgwater

Benefits:

• Annual bonus and regular pay reviews
• Early Friday finish to kick‑start your weekend
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Life assurance coverage
• 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
• Free eye‑care vouchers and discounted glasses
• Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals
• GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance
• Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools
• Free onsite parking and discounted products

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Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead health, safety and environmental compliance across the site, conducting risk assessments and implementing controls for key areas including machinery safety, chemical safety, ergonomics and workplace transport.
• Drive continuous improvement through the delivery of safety and environmental projects, supporting the achievement of best‑in‑class performance and sustainability objectives.
• Manage and conduct internal audits of health, safety and environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company standards.
• Carry out site inspections, monitor key performance indicators, and analyse health, safety and environmental data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, implement and deliver training on health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and behavioural safety programmes to strengthen site-wide engagement and performance.
• Build strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders, supporting new product introductions, leading safety forums, and managing interactions with regulatory bodies including the Health & Safety Executive and Environment Agency.

The ideal candidate would have:

We're looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional who can confidently influence stakeholders, drive positive change, and promote a strong safety culture across the site. Ideally, you'll hold a NEBOSH Diploma, a degree-level qualification, and membership of IOSH or IEMA, although equivalent experience will also be considered. You'll be a strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams, provide clear direction, and deliver practical solutions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. A proactive approach, leadership capability, and a passion for continuous improvement will be key to success in this role.

About Refresco:

Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass.

Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand

Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com.

Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We’re a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we’re only just getting started.

We’re the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers.

Whether it’s packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high‑profile customers.

Find out more about the Refresco Values here:https://www.refresco.co.uk/uk/about/our-values

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for allis fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.