Job Title: Health & Safety Advisor Location: Wolverhampton
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:00pm / 8:00am 4:30pm
Reporting to: Senior Management / Operations
Company Size: Approximately 80 employees
This is an exciting opportunity to join the business as the first dedicated Health & Safety professional, giving the successful candidate the chance to shape, build, and influence health & safety processes from the ground up. With strong business growth plans in place, this role offers excellent potential for career development and progression. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to support and develop health and safety standards across our Wolverhampton depot and leased storage yard. This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication skills, the ability to produce clear and practical safety documentation, and confidence in delivering training and presentations to colleagues at all levels.
The successful candidate will play a key role in building, improving, and embedding safe systems of work, helping to shape a positive safety culture across the business. With the company continuing to grow and acquire additional businesses, there is clear scope for progression into a management-level position in the future.
Key Responsibilities Develop, write, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all operational areas
Create and manage Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all activities
Design and deliver site inductions for new starters, visitors, and contractors
Provide clear, concise, and effective health & safety training, including:
PPE requirements and correct usage
Safe use of equipment and machinery
Manual handling practices
Safe walkways, traffic management, and yard safety
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance
Identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend practical control measures
Promote and help embed a strong health & safety culture throughout the workforce
Communicate health & safety expectations clearly to employees at all levels
Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
Keep health & safety documentation up to date and compliant with current legislation
Skills & Experience Strong written skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and practical documentation
Confident communicator with the ability to present and engage groups of employees
Experience delivering training and inductions
Good understanding of UK health & safety legislation and best practice
Practical, solutions-focused approach to safety
Ability to influence and work collaboratively with colleagues
Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Qualifications Health & Safety qualifications essential (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent)
Additional health & safety qualifications are desirable
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