HSE Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor

Location: Bathgate

This position will involve travelling to other Scotland sites, as and when required.

About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to champion a strong safety culture across our fast-paced transport and logistics operations. You’ll lead improvements, influence key stakeholders, and ensure our people and processes stay safe, compliant, and efficient. If you’re passionate about creating a safer workplace, solving challenges, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Foster strong relationships with and support operational business areas across the Group.
2. Proactively deliver continuous improvements in all H&S processes and metrics to improve overall business performance.
3. Ensure adoption of best practice H&S management processes including ‘Potential Hazard’ and accident reporting, accident investigation, trend analysis, risk assessments, safe systems of work, employee engagement and training.
4. Assist in the implementation of initiatives to embed a strong H&S awareness culture.
5. Ensure systems, policies and procedures demonstrate compliance with all relevant legislation.
6. Be an active HACCP team member and ensure plans are up to date in accordance with legislation.
7. Report on HSE performance, trends and improvement recommendations to Management Board and Senior Management.
8. Liaise with customers to resolve complaints and challenges.
9. Review and update H&S documentation in line with Group approach.
10. Influence key stakeholders including General Managers, Depot Managers and site leads related to Group policy and working practices.
11. Champion the Group’s internal ‘Safety First’ branding, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
12. The role reports to the HSE Manager.

Required Experience:

1. Proven, demonstrable experience in a similar senior role, ideally gained in a related industry such as distribution and warehousing.
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a HSE or similar role.
3. Track record of driving and delivering measurable H&S improvements and change within a dynamic, growing business.
4. An effective leader and influencer. Well-honed skills relating to stakeholder engagement and experience with liaison and influence at all management levels.
5. A strong track record delivering sustainable safety performance improvement through behavioural and cultural change.
6. An industry recognised qualification minimum NEBOSH General Certificate.
7. Experience of being part of a HACCP team.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

1. Competitive Salary: £35,000pa - £40,000pa, depending on experience PLUS company car allowance.
2. Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30hrs – 17:00hrs.
3. Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
4. Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
5. Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
6. Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
7. Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
8. Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
9. Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

How to Apply

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!

Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at [emailprotected]. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We’ll be in touch if we need you.