Up to GBP50,000 + Package
Health & Safety Advisor (Month Fixed–Term Contract)
Based in Walsall, West Midlands (Office & Site–Based, Monday Friday)
Search is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a family–run and well established manufacturing and engineering business to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor on a fixed–term contract.
Why this could be the ideal opportunity for you
* You re a proactive health and safety professional who enjoys combining shop–floor engagement with strategic input.
* You want the freedom to make improvements across a well–established business with leadership support from the Managing Director.
* You value a hands–on, people–focused culture, where safety and continuous improvement truly matter.
* You re looking for a –month fixed–term role that offers stability, autonomy and the ability to shape systems and culture.
What you will be doing
* Developing, implementing and maintaining company–wide health and safety plans and policies.
* Reviewing and facilitating procedures to establish a strong safety culture and legal compliance.
* Conducting site inspections, risk assessments and training across manufacturing and operational areas.
* Investigating incidents, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
* Supporting and mentoring a junior health and safety team member, helping them develop towards a management role.
* Managing relationships with external stakeholders such as insurers, auditors, and accreditation bodies.
* Reporting on performance, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting the continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System.
What you will need
* Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment as a Health & Safety Advisor / Manager.
* NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) and strong working knowledge of H&S legislation.
* Experience managing or supporting ISO–based systems (45001 / 9001 / 14001).
* Excellent communication and coaching skills able to influence colleagues at all levels.
* Organised, pragmatic and solutions–oriented confident working independently.
What s in it for you
* Salary up to GBP50,000 + package
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Varied role with exposure across safety, quality and environmental standards
* Opportunity to mentor and develop others
* Long–standing, stable organisation with genuine employee loyalty
Interested?
If this opportunity sounds like it could be a fit, apply today and a member of the Search team will be in touch.
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About Search
Search stands for Safety, Environment & Risk Critical Hires.
We specialise in retained, permanent & contract recruitment within the HSEQ & Risk professions.
Our mission is to enable the world and workplace to thrive, through HSEQ recruitment.
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