Health & Safety Advisor
£35,000 – £45,000 per annum
Full-Time | Permanent
Hadleigh, Suffolk, with travel into London approximately once every 1–2 weeks
Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00 | Friday: 08:00–16:00
A well-respected business operating within the specialist manufacturing and project delivery space is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis. The company works across a variety of high-specification environments, with both workshop-based and site-based operations throughout the South East.
This role is ideally suited to an individual with a solid grounding in health and safety, looking to further develop their career within a supportive and quality-driven organisation.
The Role
Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for supporting compliance across both the factory and active project sites, helping to maintain high standards in line with legislative and company requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
* Contribute to and lead internal health & safety forums and meetings, preparing documentation and tracking outcomes.
* Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments.
* Collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to ensure all relevant H&S documentation is in place and up to date.
* Keep up to date with regulatory changes, updating internal processes as needed.
* Conduct accident and incident investigations, prepare detailed reports, and support any RIDDOR reporting requirements.
* Assist with the development and continual improvement of ISO-certified management systems (9001, 14001, 45001).
* Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to training and awareness initiatives.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
* Sound understanding of UK health & safety legislation and best practice
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work independently and use initiative
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to London periodically
Desirable:
* First Aid at Work qualification
* CSCS card
* Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001
* Experience in safety within a manufacturing, construction, or project delivery environment
Salary & Benefits
* £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
* Employer pension contributions
* Private medical cover
* Company life insurance
* Wellbeing and health support scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Enhanced family leave benefits
* Staff social and team events
Additional Information
* The role is based at the company’s main office in Hadleigh, with travel into London approximately once every one to two weeks.
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
* Disclosure of any unspent convictions is required in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.