Job Description

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.



Nestle 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.

A day in the life of a SHE Advisor

The SHE Advisor supports the Factory SHE Manager by providing specialist advice and assistance in managing and continuously improving Safety, Health, and Environmental standards at the Halifax factory.



Key Responsibilities include:



Deputise for the H&S Manager in their absence Assist the H&S Manager in maintaining and developing an effective integrated SHE management system at the Halifax site. Drive continuous improvement of ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 14001 management systems, aligned with Nestle Continuous Excellence practices across the site. Provide specialist SHE advice to ensure compliance with legal and Nestle 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. Advise 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 Nestle 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.



The Successful Applicant:



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 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 Nestle. 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 Nestle, 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 | Nestle (nestle.co.uk)



We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!