Health & Safety Advisor - Chemicals Manufacturing - 6 months contract - £(Apply online only)/day outside IR35
We’re seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for a 6-month contract on a lower-tier COMAH chemical manufacturing site. This is a hands-on, site-based role focused on carrying out practical risk assessments and COSHH assessments across day-to-day operations.
This position will suit someone who enjoys being on the ground, engaging with people daily, understanding how work is actually carried out, and translating that into suitable and sufficient safety assessments. You’ll play a key role in supporting compliance, improving safety standards, and ensuring practical risk controls are in place.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct and review risk assessments across operational activities
* Complete COSHH assessments for chemicals and hazardous substances
* Spend time on site daily, speaking with employees and understanding tasks firsthand
* Identify hazards and recommend practical, workable control measures
* Build strong relationships with operational teams to drive engagement in safety
What We’re Looking For:
* Previous Health & Safety experience within chemicals, manufacturing, industrial, or other high-risk environments
* Strong practical experience with risk assessments and COSHH
* Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
* Confident communicator with a collaborative, people-first approach
* Comfortable working in a visible, site-based role
* NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent preferred
If you're confident in conducting risk and COSHH assessments in a high risk environment, please get in touch