Full job descriptionHealth & Safety AdvisorAbout the RoleAn established manufacturing business is seeking a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to support and strengthen site-wide safety standards.
This is a highly visible role where you’ll work closely with operational teams, providing practical advice and guidance to help maintain a safe, compliant, and positive working environment. The successful candidate will be confident engaging with colleagues across all levels and committed to driving continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
Key Responsibilities*Provide practical Health & Safety guidance and support to managers and employees.
*Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits, ensuring actions are completed effectively and on time.
*Complete and review risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and Safe Systems of Work.
*Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
*Deliver Health & Safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
*Maintain accurate Health & Safety records, training documentation, and compliance registers.
*Support KPI reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Assist with emergency preparedness activities, including drills and procedural reviews.
*Work collaboratively with Production and Maintenance teams to improve safe working practices.
*Support contractor management processes and permit-to-work systems.
*Lead and support Health & Safety improvement projects as required.
About YouEssential Experience & Qualifications*Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, production, or an industrial environment.
*Experience carrying out inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
*Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and HSE requirements.
*Experience delivering inductions and engaging employees at all levels.
*NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
*IOSH membership or working towards TechIOSH/GradIOSH.
*Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
*Practical, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
Desirable*Experience managing woodworking-related risks including LEV, wood dust, and DSEAR.
*Knowledge of fire safety legislation and compliance requirements.
*Experience with contractor management and permit-to-work systems.
*Health surveillance coordination experience.
*ISO 45001 internal auditing experience or qualification.
*NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent.