Health and Safety Advisor

Health, Safety & Environment Advisor
Join The Compleat Food Group as a HSE Advisor! This is a hands-on, practical and proactive role to prevent work-related injuries and support effective implementation of the site’s HSE management system.

About The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

Location: Palethorpe’s Bakery, Market Drayton, TF9 3AL
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

What you will be doing:

Support the reduction of HSE risks and hazards across the manufacturing site
Support the site to achieve legal compliance
Deliver appropriate HSE training
Undertake workplace inspections and audits
Help implement company HSE management system
Comply with reporting and escalation requirements
Support the management of contractors and visitors to sit
Implement group initiatives and campaigns
Lead and undertake risk assessment and risk management
Lead and undertake incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis
Keep accurate records and good document control, updating compliance
Report and take appropriate action against HSE violations
Maintain and audit safety-critical procedures

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Relevant H&S experience in a food manufacturing, FMCG or manufacturing environment
Level 3 H&S qualification
Environmental experience and BS ISO 45001 (OHSMS)
Strong communication at all levels
Ability to influence and persuasion skills
Proactive mindset
Motivated to create change and develop new solutions

Why Join Us?
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra at certain times of the year
Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise programmes, online classes and multiple gym discounts
Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of meal plans and healthy recipes
Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
Industry leading company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
Recognition through Club Compleat rewards portal
2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, Health and Wellbeing, Neuro Diversity and many more
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What You Should Know About How We Recruit
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity.

Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

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