Job Description
MB908: Health and Safety AdvisorLocation: SwindonSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £5k Car AllowanceWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per weekAdditional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAPOverview:First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.The purpose of this role is to work with all departments and projects to ensure the highest standards of health, safety & Environment are met at and project locations. Provide appropriate information, support, assurance and challenge to project teams to help achieve business requirements and drive continual improvement.Duties and Responsibilities:
* To assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management system by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice
* Assist with development of content for HSE Training and awareness programmes.
* Assist with the implementation of the business' behavioural based safety programme.
* Carry out inspections and audits in conjunction with appropriate management to ensure Company, Client and legislative requirements are being met and make recommendations for improvement.
* Assist and / or manage with investigating and recording of close call, near miss and other incidents reported within the business.
* Be honest in discharging your duties as a health and safety professional.
* Assist with the management of key HSE data to enable accurate trend analysis and develop systems to ensure where trends are identified they are met with a suitable response.
* Assist with development of Occupational Health and Wellbeing campaigns increasing awareness within the business.
* Assist the HSE Manager in providing the Work Winning department with health and safety input into Tenders and Pre-qualifications.
* Assist the HSE Manager with the implementation of the Business Strategy relating to Health and Safety.
* Cooperate fully with IOSH and abide by its Charter, Byelaws and Regulations
Skills and Qualifications:
* It is essential that you are a member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and abide by its Charter, Byelaws and Regulations.
* You will have strong data analysis skills and have an understanding of the purpose of document control.
* You must be honest in discharging your duties as a health and safety professional while in the role.
* Please note that this role will be site based 5 days per week their Swindon Head Office. You can apply to work from home 1 day per week following on from successfully completing your probationary period.
MB908: Health and Safety AdvisorLocation: SwindonSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 + £5k Car AllowanceWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per weekAdditional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP