SHE Advisor

Nestlé; Halifax; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Halifax is seeking a SHE Advisor to ensure compliance with safety and health standards. Responsibilities include providing specialist advice, supporting policy development, and promoting SHE initiatives. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in manufacturing settings. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Flexible working arrangements

25 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays

Robust pension scheme

Commitment to personal development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SHE advisory role in manufacturing, warehousing, and engineering environments.
• Full UK driving licence for site travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SHE advice to ensure compliance with legal and Nestlé standards.
• Support the development and revision of policies and procedures.
• Train and coach on key SHE competencies and tools.
• Conduct SHE incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Promote SHE communications and initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for SHE improvement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Environmental Management Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Business area: Nestle UK&I. job Title: SHE Advisor. Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire. Work Pattern: Mon – Fri 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 (dependant on experience) plus potential bonus and Companywide benefits.

This is a full-time permanent factory based opportunity, but we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you.

Position summary

We’re looking for an experienced SHE Advisor to join the team here at our Confectionary site in Halifax. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career with one of the biggest companies on the planet.

Nestlé Halifax Factory in West Yorkshire is the home of the iconic confectionary brand Quality Street amongst several other well-known brands such as Rolo, Munchies, Matchmakers and of course After Eight. These are produced through controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SHE advice to ensure compliance with legal and Nestlé standards. Ensure changes are correctly implemented and sustained across the site. This may include topics such as materials handling and storage, fire safety, process safety, contractor management, construction safety, machinery safety, and high-hazard tasks.
• Support the development, preparation, and revision of policies, procedures, risk assessments, safe systems of work, and updates to the Integrated Management System Manual.
• Train, coach, and assess key SHE competencies and tools. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure actions are tracked to completion.
• Advice on civil claims investigations to help minimise the Company’s liability.
• Support the creation, delivery, and review of SHE training programmes for all levels of management, employees, and embedded contractors.
• Assist in managing occupational health surveillance, ergonomics, biosafety, stress, and resilience across the site.
• Promote SHE communications, awareness campaigns, and initiatives aligned with our Caring in Safety strategy.
• Support SHE incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and robust actions are implemented to prevent recurrence. Ensure statutory and company reporting requirements are met and demonstrate effective risk-based thinking.
• Stay up to date with professional and technical developments in safety, health, and environment.
• Maintain access to current safety, health, and environmental legislation, guidance, and codes of practice.
• Manage the day-to-day running of behavioural safety programmes and facilitate cultural change.
• Undertake specialist projects as directed by the H&S Manager.
• Collect and analyse reliable SHE data to monitor performance, identify losses, and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Support the Security Champion in ensuring compliance with legal and Nestlé requirements.

What will make you successful

The successful candidate will be a team player with a real passion for SHE and continuous improvement. You will ensure long term engagement & partnership with stakeholders.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification (essential*) or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable).
• Environmental Management Level 3 or equivalent (desirable)
• Proven experience in a SHE advisory role in manufacturing, warehousing and engineering environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence (if travel between sites is required).

What you need to know

We offer a comprehensive rewards package that reflects the scale and reputation of a global business like Nestlé. This includes a competitive salary, performance-based bonus scheme, flexible working arrangements, 25 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays and additional flex leave, a robust pension scheme, and, most importantly, a genuine commitment to your personal development and career growth.

The closing date for this role is 21/10/2025

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the job advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

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