Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Up to £45k salary
Manufacturing
Hybrid Working Available
Are you an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a complex manufacturing and engineering environment?
We are recruiting for a proactive and knowledgeable HSE Advisor to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving continuous improvement across Health, Safety and Environmental performance while supporting a positive and proactive safety culture across multiple sites.
This role would suit someone with strong experience in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, ISO standards, risk management and contractor safety within manufacturing, engineering, defence, heavy industry or other high-risk environments.
The Role
As the HSE Advisor, you will work closely with management teams, operational leaders and trade union representatives to support and continuously improve the organisation’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental management systems.
You will provide expert advice, coaching and governance across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, environmental standards and internal SHE procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional Health, Safety & Environmental advice and support across multiple manufacturing locations
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of SHE management systems
Promote a positive safety culture and support continuous improvement initiatives
Lead and support risk reduction projects and SHE improvement activities
Conduct internal SHE audits and compliance inspections
Support ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems and compliance activities
Carry out risk assessments and develop Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
Advise managers, employees and contractors on Health & Safety and Environmental best practice
Support contractor management activities and CDM compliance
Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations and wider Health & Safety legislation
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators and customers
Provide both onsite and remote HSE support where required
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience within a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, HSE Advisor or SHE Advisor role
Strong knowledge of UK Occupational Health & Safety legislation and Environmental regulations
Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, defence, industrial or high-risk environments
Experience supporting ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems
Internal or Lead Auditor qualification / experience
Strong understanding of risk assessments, COSHH and Safe Systems of Work
Experience managing contractor activities and knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
Ability to influence stakeholders and promote a positive safety culture
Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £45k per annum
Annual bonus scheme
37-hour working week over 4.5 days
Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
Employer pension contributions up to 10%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Life assurance cover
Health cash plan
Cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
Gym membership discounts and cashback offers
Long service rewards and enhanced family leave benefits
Free onsite gym access
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation where safety, continuous improvement and employee development are genuinely valued.
Apply now to be considered for this Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor opportunity.
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