Contract
Full-time, permanent (40 hours, flexi-hours available)
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established UK manufacturing business with strong growth ambitions and a collaborative, people-focused culture. This is an excellent opportunity to join a site where health and safety is a core operational priority.
The Role
A hands-on Health and Safety Advisor role, working closely with operational teams to promote safe working practices, ensure legal compliance, and support continuous improvement across a busy production environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide practical H&S advice to managers and colleagues on-site
* Conduct inspections and audits, ensuring actions are completed
* Develop and review risk assessments, COSHH and safe systems of work
* Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and improvements
* Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and briefings
* Maintain H&S records, documentation and KPI data
* Support emergency planning, drills and follow-up actions
* Work with Production and Maintenance to improve safety controls
* Assist with contractor management and safe systems of work
* Support ongoing H&S improvement initiatives
Requirements
* Experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing or industrial environments (or similar)
* Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation
* Experience with audits, risk assessments and incident investigations
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
* IOSH membership (or working towards)
* Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused approach
* Experience with dust/fume controls, hazardous environments or similar risks
* Fire safety knowledge
Key Measures of Success
* Reduction in incidents and improved reporting quality
* Timely completion of audits, inspections and actions
* Effective risk assessment and SSOW management
* Delivery of training and inductions
* Positive audit outcomes and legal compliance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Health Cash Plan
Equality & Inclusion
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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