HSE Advisor (12-Month FTC) – Lead Safety Initiatives in a growing and stable distribution business
Are you passionate about safety and looking to make a real impact? A well-established, growing business in the distribution and heavy engineering sector is seeking a HSE Advisor to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on, visible role with strong potential for extension.
The company has earned its reputation for delivering reliable products in highly regulated environments, and they continue to invest to keep safety front and centre. This is your chance to be part of that mission—supporting daily operations and longer-term improvements.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this varied and practical role, you’ll be responsible for promoting a culture of safety awareness while ensuring the business meets its legal and internal health & safety obligations.
Your core duties will include:
* Carrying out risk assessments and safety checks across all areas
* Supporting regulatory compliance through ongoing reviews of equipment, processes, and hazardous substances
* Coordinating routine safety inspections including fire systems, lighting checks, and emergency drills
* Leading HSE inductions for new employees, contractors, and site visitors
* Managing health & safety documentation, internal reporting, and audit preparation
* Responding to accidents and near-misses, investigating root causes and implementing follow-up actions
* Supporting internal reviews and contributing to the development of safety metrics and improvement plans
* Working closely with external providers around waste control, safety monitoring, and certification requirements
* Maintaining training records and helping coordinate refresher sessions and compliance updates
* Overseeing site-wide safety practices, including equipment inspections, signage, and reporting processes
* Contributing to wider business reviews relating to environmental management and process improvement
What You’ll Bring
We're looking for someone with both the technical know-how and the people skills to make a difference in a busy environment.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
* A recognised qualification in Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent)
* Experience in a distribution, industrial, or engineering-based setting
* Confidence to speak up when needed and a solutions-driven approach to risk
* A strong attention to detail, alongside the ability to manage your own workload and adapt to shifting priorities
* Good working knowledge of safety legislation and familiarity with ISO standards such as ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 (advantageous)
* Competence using standard software tools for reporting, analysis, and documentation
What’s on Offer
* Contract: 12-month fixed term with real potential for further extension
* Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm with some flexibility available
* Holiday: 25 days + public holidays (with 3 days reserved for the Christmas break)
Perks & Benefits
* Discretionary Company bonus scheme
* Employer pension contribution
* Access to health support
* Free on-site parking
Please send a CV for immediate consideration