Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Birmingham
Salary: (Negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
You will be Based in Birmingham at EYAS Global premises, but providing support and services to group companies.
We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly motivated Health & Safety Advisor to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Health & Safety Director and company management, you will play a key role in supporting and continually improving Health & Safety standards across multiple businesses, ensuring compliance with current legislation while promoting a positive and proactive safety culture.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional who is confident working independently, managing multiple priorities and building strong working relationships with directors, managers and operational teams across a variety of business environments.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide competent Health & Safety advice and support across multi sites, helping to ensure legal compliance, minimise risk and continually improve Health & Safety performance.
The role will involve regular travel between operational sites, primarily across Birmingham and Dudley.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional Health & Safety advice and support across a portfolio of Group and non-Group companies.
- Support the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of Health & Safety Management Systems.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits and compliance reviews across multiple operational sites.
- Carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments, COSHH assessments and develop safe Systems of Work.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation, environmental requirements and industry best practice.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
- Produce detailed investigation reports, recommendations and management reports.
- Deliver Health & Safety inductions, toolbox talks and training to employees, contractors and visitors.
- Promote a positive Health & Safety culture by coaching and supporting managers and employees at all levels.
- Monitor Health & Safety performance, analyse trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with the development, review and implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate Health & Safety documentation and records on paper; then transfer to our computer-based systems.
- Support internal and external audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
- Keep up to date with changes in Health & Safety legislation and provide guidance to the businesses where required.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised and experienced Health & Safety professional who is passionate about improving workplace safety and has the confidence to influence positive behavioural change across a range of operational environments.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within recycling, waste management, logistics, manufacturing, construction or other heavy industrial environments.
- NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum.
- Excellent working knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation and its practical application.
- Experience carrying out workplace inspections, audits, investigations and risk assessments.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong report writing and IT administrative skills.
- Ability to work independently and with others; prioritise workloads and manage multiple sites effectively.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent higher-level qualification.
- Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH, GradIOSH or CMIOSH).
- Experience supporting multiple business operations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary dependent upon level of qualifications and experience.
- Ongoing professional development and support towards further qualifications.
- Free on-site parking.
- A varied and rewarding role supporting multiple businesses.
- The opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence Health & Safety strategy across the organisation.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for your next challenge and have the qualifications, knowledge and drive to make a real impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please note: Due to the nature of this position, applications will only be considered from candidates who can demonstrate the relevant qualifications and significant practical Health & Safety experience.
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
