Health, Safety and Quality Advisor
Join Ward as our new Health, Safety and Quality Advisor and help us achieve the next phase of our health, safety and compliance journey.
Are you an Health and Safety minded individual with some experience looking to step into the role fully within a fast-growing, values-led business? We’re looking for a confident, proactive Health, Safety and Quality Advisor to support our integrated management systems, drive continuous improvement, and embed a strong culture of health, safety and quality across all our sites.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, operationally diverse environment and wants to make a visible impact in a leading recycling and waste management business.
The Role
Reporting to the Health and Safety manager, you will be responsible for supporting with the management and development of the company’s integrated management system and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and ISO requirements. You’ll support initiatives to strengthen health, safety, and quality performance, supporting strategic direction and operational support to managers, supervisors and employees across all sites in England and Wales.
You will play a key role in supporting the company’s HSQ strategy, developing and delivering engaging training, toolbox talks and safety communications, and promoting a positive, accountable safety culture at all levels of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate Health, Safety and Quality initiatives to ensure company objectives are achieved.
- Manage and continuously improve the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS) to maintain compliance with ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, and BS EN 15713:2023 certifications.
- Support with the development, communication and implementation of Health & Safety Procedures, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Risk Assessments (RAs) in consultation with operational teams.
- Monitor and review contractor compliance and performance.
- Plan, complete and communicate regular HSQ inspections and audits across all business locations.
- Participate in the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, including completion of RIDDOR reports where applicable, and ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed.
- Ensure appropriate PPE, equipment and machinery meet compliance standards and operational needs.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and standards, and ensure these are effectively embedded within the organisation.
- Prepare and provide input into tenders, bids and PQQs to demonstrate Ward’s HSQ credentials and standards.
- Participate in internal and external audits, manage non-conformities (NCs) and opportunities for improvement (OFIs), and drive the implementation of corrective actions.
- Educate and influence managers and employees at all levels on their health, safety and quality responsibilities.
- Act as a point of contact for regulators, auditors and certification bodies.
About You
Essential:
- Foundation knowledge of H&S legislation, risk management and auditing processes.
- NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent (mandatory).
Desirable:
- Some experience in a Health, Safety and/or Quality role, ideally within waste, manufacturing, transport, or construction sectors.
- Practical experience of implementing and managing ISO standards.
Package
Competitive salary (Starting at £27000, depending on experience)
Company car (electric)
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee wellness and referral programmes
Free on-site parking
About Us
Ward Recycling is a fourth-generation family business with over 400 employees, an annual turnover exceeding £300 million, and a fleet of more than 120 vehicles. We operate across multiple sites in the UK, providing total waste management and recycling solutions for commercial and industrial customers.
We’re committed to continual improvement, innovation, and sustainability — protecting our people, our customers, and our planet.
Join a company that’s growing with purpose and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of responsible recycling.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
