Job Title: Health and Safety Adviser
Join our team as a Health and Safety Professional: make a difference in a leading manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits, career development, and varied role within a global, family-owned business. Apply today
City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6103 Department: Other Technical / Production
What you'll be doing...
* Provide competent support, advice, and guidance on safety legislation and good practices to all levels of the business.
* Oversee incident and near miss investigations, providing the necessary input to ensure that the true root cause is identified and appropriate preventative action(s) are put in place.
* Plan and undertake audits as per the established audit schedule.
* Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
* Data evaluation and production of monthly and ad hoc reports.
* Write and review internal health and safety documentation.
* Deputise for the Hexham Health and Safety Manager.
What we need from you...
* NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent qualification preferred, but minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required.
* Preferably have had experience within a manufacturing environment.
* Demonstration of professional competence and development through providing evidence of continuing professional development.
* In-depth knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation and ACOPS.
* ISO 45001 Internal Auditor (preferred but not essential).
* Be passionate about safety with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
* Ability to positively influence others.
* Intermediate standard of IT, including competent use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
We Offer
The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focussed the health, safety and wellbing of employees as well as quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including a fuel/travel subsidy payment) and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.
Other benefits include:
* A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
* Private Health Cash Plan.
* An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
* Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
* The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
* Tailored training and career development opportunities.
* The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
* On-site restaurant.
* Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
* Free parking in a secure staff car park.
Applications close 5 October 2025
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Flexitime
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 4818