Health and Safety Advisor
Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Various farm sites (min. 3 days on-site)
Reports to: HSE Manager
Salary: Competitive salary
Overview
Cranswick Farms are seeking a proactive Farm Health and Safety Advisor to champion safety across our agricultural operations. You’ll ensure a safe working environment for staff, contractors, and visitors while driving compliance and fostering a culture of safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a Safety-First Culture
- Lead by example to embed a strong safety culture across all farm locations.
- Compliance & Standards
- Ensure full compliance with HSE regulations, such as - COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, and Cranswick policies
- Stay up to date with legislation and industry standards
- Contribute to Cranswick’s group-wide safety objectives
- Site Assessments & Inspections
- Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections
- Identify hazards and ensure timely corrective actions
- Oversee safety compliance for contractors
- Policies & Procedures
- Develop and maintain farm-specific safety documentation, emergency response plans, and protocols
- Support implementation of paperless HSE systems where applicable
- Training & Engagement
- Deliver training on machinery safety, manual handling, chemical handling, PPE, emergency procedures, etc.
- Engage farm staff through toolbox talks, safety tours, and regular communication
- Incident Management
- Lead accident/incident investigations
- Identify root causes and implement preventative measures
- Track KPIs such as accident trends, hazards, and near misses
- Operational Support
- Advise on fire safety, hazardous substances, noise, and occupational health
- Provide coaching during operational changes (e.g. new equipment or workflow changes)
- Support farm managers in embedding safety into daily routines
- Environmental & Ethical Conduct
- Promote environmentally responsible behaviour
- Adhere to Cranswick’s Ethical Policies and Codes of Conduct
- Support Second Nature environmental principles
Requirements & Person Specification
- NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma desirable)
- Proven H&S experience (agriculture preferred)
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Self-motivated with strong organisation and attention to detail
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management software
- Passionate about safety and continuous improvement
- Minimum 3 days on farm and then office based
Key Stakeholders
- HSE Manager
- Farm Managers & Unit Staff
- General Managers
- Senior Management Team
- Wider Cranswick business functions
Additional Expectations
- Understand and uphold responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Actively participate in risk assessments, inspections, and safety reporting
- Ensure safety checks and corrective actions are completed across machinery, livestock areas, and site walkarounds
- Model safe behaviour and coach others to follow suit
- Communicate clearly around safety KPIs and performance
What We Offer
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive salary (to be discussed at application stage)
- 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Death in service insurance
- 24/7 helpline supporting your health and wellbeing
- Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
- Eligibility for the Cranswick Share Save scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (after 2 years' service)
- Free on-site parking
- Free gym membership
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Job Type
Full Time - Permanent
Interested
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to [email protected]
Closing date: 22nd October
Please note - we may close early if the right candidate is found.