Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor
Location: North East England
Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established and fast-growing UK manufacturing and engineering business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor to support its operational sites in the North East.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a technically complex, regulated environment and enjoys balancing compliance, people engagement and practical facilities oversight. You will play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient and compliant workplaces that support advanced manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety
* Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments and internal safety audits across manufacturing facilities
* Ensure compliance with current UK health and safety legislation and recognised best practice
* Manage incident reporting, including investigation and statutory reporting where required
* Develop, implement and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work
* Deliver health and safety inductions and training, including fire safety and emergency drills
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
* Maintain accurate records for inspections, training, risk assessments and compliance monitoring
* Monitor the correct use of PPE and safety equipment
* Liaise with external regulators, consultants and specialist advisers
* Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of relevant ISO management systems
Facilities
* Oversee day-to-day facilities operations to ensure buildings and infrastructure support manufacturing activity
* Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities for critical systems including HVAC, electrical, fire and mechanical services
* Coordinate and supervise contractors, suppliers and service providers
* Manage permit-to-work processes, RAMS approval and contractor compliance
* Support space planning, workplace layout optimisation and site improvements
* Monitor facilities budgets and control related costs
* Manage waste, environmental compliance and sustainability-related activities
Essential Requirements
* NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent)
* Proven experience in a combined health & safety and facilities role within manufacturing or engineering
* Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and regulatory requirements
* Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems
* Experience managing contractors, tenders and service agreements
* Confident in conducting risk assessments and implementing proportionate control measures
* Experience responding effectively to urgent maintenance and emergency situations
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
* Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changeable environment
* Competent user of Microsoft Office and facilities management systems (CAFM/CMMS)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to other UK sites as required
Desirable
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification
* Experience within electronics manufacturing, cleanroom or other controlled environments
Why Apply?
This role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership of health, safety and facilities within a technically advanced manufacturing business, where compliance, resilience and continuous improvement are critical to success. You’ll work closely with operational teams and leadership, with scope to make a tangible and lasting impact.