The Wernick Group, an independent manufacturer and supplier of Modular and Site Accommodation permanent and temporary Buildings, is seeking to appoint a Junior Group Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor.
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic individual from a 'hands on' Trade or Technical Construction background, to develop their career.
Supporting Group Business activities around the UK is a core function, involving regular travel with overnight accommodation and meals provided.
Location:
This exciting opportunity reflects the continued growth of the company. The position will be covering the Scotland & North East region, ideally to be based out of Glasgow. However, other NE depots may be considered.
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Important Information
Location: Wernick Group - Glasgow, Wernick Group Ltd, Greenhill Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, Scotland, North Lanarkshire, ML5 2AG
Date Posted: 6th February 2026
Closing Date: 6th March 2026
Industry: land / Property and Construction
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
Carrying out Health & Safety visits, inspections and audits at Wernick Group premises and Construction sites around the UK.
Providing advice and assisting businesses to ensure operations are fully conversant and working in compliance with statutory obligations, policies and procedures.
Providing internal HS & E training.
Assist development of the Wernick Group H & S Management System and documentation for use by group businesses.
Assist with PQQs, accreditations and registrations.
Assist progressing projects of a Health, Safety or Environmental and technical nature.
Assist Accident and Incident investigation.
Who We Are Looking For
On-site experience within the Construction Industry at trade or technical level and in a Health & Safety position.
Trade or technical qualifications and minimum NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, CITB Site Safety Management Training Scheme Certificate, and relevant CSCS card.
Other formal Health, Safety or Environmental, training or auditing qualifications would be advantageous but not essential.
Must have a full driving licence.
Be a good communicator, self-motivated and ambitious to succeed.
Be willing to take ownership of workload.
Have good administrative and report writing skills.
Have a high standard of IT literacy in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Have a drive to learn and develop.
What You Will Get In Return
Competitive salary & Bonus
Company car & fuel cards
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
Early finish on a Friday
Option to buy extra holidays
Group pension
Annual Salary review – takes place each January
Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
Personal Accident Insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Training and progression opportunities
Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)
Open door policy
Employee Referral scheme
Benefits scheme (discounted retailers' scheme)
Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
Message the CEO ideas submission opportunity with rewards
Optional paid volunteering day each year
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.
Important Notice To Recruitment Agencies
Any unsolicited CV's will be sent at the recruitment agency's own risk and will be interpreted as 'gifts' and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
What you will need
Required criteria
IT literate – Word and Outlook are essential.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to proof read documents
High level of organisation
Be a good communicator, self-motivated and ambitious to succeed
Have a high standard of IT literacy in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Have a drive to learn and develop.
Full UK Driving License
Desired criteria
Experience in a similar role
On-site experience within the Construction Industry at trade or technical level and in a Health & Safety position.
Trade or technical qualifications and minimum NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, CITB Site Safety Management Training Scheme Certificate, and relevant CSCS card.
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