Job Description
Location: 1 Vigo Place
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 exciting opportunity reflects the continued growth of the company, and the position can be based at any of the following Wernick sites: Widnes, Manchester or Horwich. 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.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Required Criteria
* IT literate – Word and Outlook are essential.
* Excellent communication skills including the ability to proof read documents.
* High level of organisation.
* Must have a full driving licence.
* 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.
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.
Benefits
* 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
Equal Opportunity Employer – 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.
Closing Date: Friday 27th March, 2026
Contract Type: fulltime
Salary: Based on Experience
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