Overview
The Health and Safety Advisor will provide expert guidance to ensure a safe, compliant working environment. This role focuses on identifying hazards, minimizing workplace risks, and building a positive safety culture. The successful candidate ensures all operational activities comply with current legislative frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Risk Assessments: Identify workplace hazards and formulate practical risk-reduction strategies.
- Perform Safety Audits: Carry out regular site inspections to ensure policies are actively followed.
- Draft Policies: Assist in writing, updating, and deploying internal health and safety strategies.
- Investigate Incidents: Lead investigations into accidents or near-misses to isolate root causes.
- Deliver Training: Organise and conduct in-house safety inductions, workshops, and toolbox talks.
- Monitor Legislation: Track updates to regional safety laws and integrate changes smoothly.
- Maintain Records: Document all inspection findings, incident statistics, and training logs.
- External Liaison: Act as the primary contact point for safety inspectors, emergency services, and regulatory bodies.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Professional Certification: NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent qualification is required, TechIOSH status or higher.
- Proven Experience: Minimum of 3 years working as a dedicated safety professional.
- Legal Literacy: Strong working knowledge of local health and safety regulations.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Communication: Ability to explain complex regulatory requirements clearly to all staff levels.
- Problem Solving: Skill in identifying hidden hazards and designing cost-effective controls.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in examining equipment, evaluating data, and writing incident reports.
- Collaboration: Ability to influence line managers and push for proactive safety habits.
Pay: £13,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
