SHE Advisor – Derby, Derbyshire

This is a full-time role. The base location for this role is our Smartparc, Derby, DE21.

Main Responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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!