People & Safety Advisor
Location: Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire
Salary: £28k
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible Monday to Friday between 07:00 – 18:00)
About the Role
Interaction Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a long-established, family-owned business based in Northamptonshire. With over 90 years of history and a strong presence across the Equipment, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors, our client is renowned for their values-led approach and supportive work environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a People & Safety Advisor to join their central operations team. The role supports both HR and Health & Safety functions and is pivotal in driving high standards across the business.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on, organised, and proactive – someone who thrives on variety, can deliver results, and embraces change as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment
Assist in creating and advertising job descriptions
Coordinate with Marketing to manage social media and website listings
Proactively source candidates to reduce recruitment costs
Liaise with external partners and coordinate interviews
Prepare offer letters and employment contracts
Onboarding & Induction
Conduct reference, right-to-work, and driver checks
Coordinate induction plans with hiring managers
Collate onboarding documentation and track probation reviews
HR Support
Enter new starters into HR systems and maintain accurate employee data
Support absence management and wellbeing initiatives
Administer flexible working and family leave policies
Assist managers with performance and development plans
Health & Safety
Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies
Provide guidance on SHE standards and legislative compliance
Maintain H&S documentation, registers, and training records
Assist with audits, inspections, and incident investigations
Keep the team updated on legislative changes and industry developments
Coordinate contractor and supplier H&S documentation
Training & Development
Identify training needs and liaise with providers
Maintain training records and matrices
Ensure all compliance-related training is delivered and documented
General Administration
Provide admin support to People and Operations teams
Assist with event planning and supplier coordination
Follow internal procurement processes including raising purchase orders
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in a combined HR and/or H&S role
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience using HR or H&S systems preferred
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing business that values its people. You’ll play a key role in shaping and supporting a safe, people-first culture, all within a collaborative and friendly working environment.
How to Apply
Interested? We’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to: or call me on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
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