Regional Health and Safety Advisor

In The News; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global FMCG exposure

Multi-site role

Strong safety culture

Employee development

Additional benefits

Job summary

In The News, a leading FMCG manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Regional HSE Advisor to support health, safety and environmental efforts across three UK manufacturing sites in the West Midlands.

You will drive a proactive safety culture, ensure legal compliance, and collaborate with operational teams to deliver continuous HSE improvements within a growing manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing HSE roles within industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety laws, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• NEBOSH General Certificate; IOSH qualification and auditing experience are advantageous.
• Experience supporting HSE audits and safety improvement programs with operations teams.
• Able to coach and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the European HSE strategy across three UK sites, ensuring compliance and improvement.
• Act as HSE contact for site operations, providing practical guidance and coaching.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE workshops, safety briefings and engagement initiatives.
• Support internal/external audits, Emergency Response Teams, compliance activities and projects.

Skills

HSE experience

UK H&S legislation

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH qualification

Stakeholder coaching

Job description

Location: West Midlands

Overview: A leading FMCG manufacturer is looking for an experienced Regional HSE Advisor to support and drive the Health, Safety and Environmental agenda across three UK manufacturing sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HSE professional to make a real impact by embedding a strong safety culture, reducing risk and supporting continuous improvement across a growing manufacturing network.Working as part of the wider European HSE function, this role will provide hands-on support to operational teams, ensuring legal compliance, promoting best practice and driving positive safety behaviours across the business.

About You:

• Previous experience working within a Health, Safety & Environment role within FMCG, manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, incident investigations and compliance requirements
• NEBOSH General Certificate (NEBOSH Diploma preferred), with IOSH qualification and auditing experience advantageous
• Experience supporting HSE audits, safety improvement programmes and engaging with operational teams across a manufacturing environment
• A confident communicator with the ability to coach, influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the delivery of the European HSE strategy across three UK manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement
• Acting as a key HSE contact for site operations, providing practical guidance, coaching and support on health and safety matters
• Leading risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action plans to reduce workplace risk
• Delivering HSE workshops, safety briefings and engagement initiatives to promote a proactive safety culture
• Supporting internal and external audits, Emergency Response Teams, statutory compliance activities and ongoing HSE improvement projects

What can they offer you?

• The opportunity to join a global FMCG manufacturer with European exposure
• A varied multi-site role with the ability to influence and deliver meaningful HSE improvements
• The opportunity to work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to develop a strong safety culture
• A supportive environment focused on continuous improvement, collaboration and employee development
• Plus other company benefits

We are seeking applications from talented Regional HSE Advisors, HSE Advisors, Health & Safety Advisors, SHE Advisors, HSE Coordinators, Health & Safety Officers, Environmental Health & Safety Advisors, HSE Specialists and HSE Managers who have experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, manufacturing or industrial environments who live withinBurton upon Trent, Birmingham, Coventry or the West Midlands.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.