SHE Advisor

Greggs; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Profit share

Share save schemes

Career progression and learning and de

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital gift card discounts

Online cashback

Job summary

Greggs in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated SHE Advisor to join the Safety, Health and Environment team. You will provide hands-on, site-based support to implement the SHE Management System and standards across our sites.

You'll collaborate with the Regional SHE Manager and site leadership to deliver effective SHE requirements, conduct audits, assess risks, and drive a compliant safety culture across operations.

Qualifications

• Hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or other recognised safety qualification (or working towards one)
• Demonstrate experience of environmental management activities (waste, water, energy)
• Experience in auditing and inspection within an operational/site-based environment
• Engineering or machinery background with understanding of plant, equipment and controls
• Provide fire safety knowledge or qualifications
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building across levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence
• Strong organisational skills to manage workload
• Supportive of an inclusive culture and continuous development
• Ready to work with great people at Greggs

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, site-based support to implement the SHE Management System and Greggs standards
• Collaborate with Regional SHE Manager and site leadership to deliver SHE requirements at site level
• Complete planned and ad-hoc site walkabouts, inspections and audits with clear evidence and identify gaps
• Support site teams with risk assessments and safe systems of work; ensure controls are understood and applied
• Provide practical, proportionate SHE advice to support compliance
• Assist with investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses; contribute to root cause analysis
• Assist tracking and closure of SHE actions within timescales
• Maintain electronic SHE records and supporting evidence
• Coach managers and teams to build a positive, compliance-led SHE culture
• Contribute to continuous improvement in SHE performance through engagement and feedback

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Environmental management

Auditing

Engineering background

Fire safety

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Inclusive culture

Professional development

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a SHE Advisor to join the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) team here at Greggs.

We can offer you:

• 21 days (4.2 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and 1 additional floating day
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
• Free hot drinks while on a shift break
• Profit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
• Share save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profits
• Career progression and learning and development
• Employee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work-related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing
• Perks and savings, such as digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge
• Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

About the role

• This is a full-time role
• The base location for this role is Symmetry Park, Kettering, N14 1FQ

What you'll do

• Provide hands-on, site-based support to implement the SHE Management System and Greggs standards
• Work closely with the Regional SHE Manager and site leadership teams to support effective delivery of SHE requirements at site level
• Complete planned and ad-hoc site walkabouts, inspections and audits, recording clear, factual evidence and identifying compliance gaps
• Support site teams with risk assessments and safe systems of work, ensuring controls are understood, applied and embedded in day-to-day operations
• Provide practical, proportionate SHE advice to support effective operational control and legal compliance
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, contributing to root cause analysis and shared learning
• Assist with the tracking and closure of SHE actions, ensuring issues are addressed within agreed timescales
• Maintain accurate electronic SHE records and supporting evidence in line with company and regulatory requirements
• Coach and support managers and teams to help build a positive, compliance-led SHE culture
• Contribute to continuous improvement in SHE performance through engagement, assurance activity and feedback from site operations

About you

You’ll fit right into this role if you:

• Hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or other recognised general safety qualification (or demonstrate a clear commitment to working towards one)
• Demonstrate experience of environmental management activities, such as waste, water and energy management
• Have experience of auditing and inspection activity within an operational or site‑based environment
• Bring an engineering or machinery‑based background, with a strong understanding of plant, equipment and controls
• Apply fire safety knowledge and/or relevant fire safety qualifications
• Work effectively as part of a team, building strong working relationships at all levels
• Communicate confidently, with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to influence and engage others
• Manage your workload effectively, using strong organisational skills to plan, prioritise and handle multiple tasks at pace
• Are supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good
• Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. Everyone's welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs.