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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 & Brockles. 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?
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
* 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
* Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
* Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in‑store
* Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
* EV charging points – available at selected sites
Health & Wellbeing
* 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
* Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on‑demand exercise classes, gym discounts
* Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
* Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
* Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
Career Growth & Development
* Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
* Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
* Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
* Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
* Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
Community & Culture
* 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
* Charity initiatives and fundraising events
* Team socials to connect and celebrate together
* Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
* New baby gift for new parents
Equal Opportunities
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.
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