Health, Safety & Environmental Adviser
Location - Ashington
Salary - £28,922 per annum
Hours - Full-time, Permanent
Advertised by Adecco Recruitment
Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier and more environmentally responsible workplaces? Adecco Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a motivated Health, Safety & Environmental Adviser to join a well‑established organisation in Ashington. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving a positive HSE culture and supporting colleagues across multiple sites.
The Role
As the Health, Safety & Environmental Adviser, you will support the Group HSE Team in providing professional, proactive guidance across a diverse range of activities. Your work will help ensure the safety, wellbeing and compliance of employees, contractors, partners and visitors.
You will be involved in improvement initiatives, investigations, audits and ongoing development of HSE best practice, contributing to a culture where safety comes first.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional health, safety and environmental advice to colleagues, subcontractors and third parties
Carry out audits, inspections, risk assessments and deliver HSE-related training including toolbox talks
Monitor HSE performance and ensure statutory compliance
Support updates to policies, workplace instructions and safety systems
Attend Group health & safety forums, offering expertise and guidance
Investigate accidents and incidents, reporting as required
Help maintain a positive, proactive safety culture
Develop and maintain systems for HSE audits and inspections
Advise on appropriate safety equipment
Review and categorise incident reports
Support contractor monitoring, including assessment of RAMS, permits to work and other HSE documentation
Liaise with external bodies including the HSE, Fire Authority and environmental agencies
About You
Essential Criteria
You will need:
Current knowledge of health & safety legislation
Working towards IOSH chartered membership
NEBOSH Certificate (General or Construction) or equivalent
Ability to interpret and apply risk management principles
Experience conducting specialist risk assessments
Strong report‑writing skills
Full UK driving licenceDesirable (Not Essential)
Environmental qualification, or willingness to gain one within two years
Train‑the‑Trainer qualification or willingness to complete one
Working towards NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalentWhy Apply?
This role offers genuine scope for professional growth, exposure to varied HSE challenges and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive environment. You'll work with a passionate team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety and wellbeing.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to be considered for this position.
We look forward to discovering what you can bring to the team!
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