Job Description: 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Advisor to support the development of a positive safety culture across our operations.

Working closely with managers and employees, you will provide practical advice and guidance to ensure activities are carried out safely and in compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.

You will support risk assessments, workplace inspections, internal audits and incident investigations while working collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, quality and facilities.

The role will involve occasional travel to other company locations where required.

The Role: 

• Carry out risk, COSHH and noise assessments, implementing appropriate control measures.

• Support the development and maintenance of safe systems of work and operational procedures.

• Participate in workplace inspections and internal HSE audits.

• Maintain HSE records, trackers and statutory documentation.

• Record and investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, identifying root causes and preventative actions.

• Provide advice to managers on fire safety, hazardous substances, machinery guarding and PPE.

• Support the delivery of HSE training and awareness activities.

• Monitor relevant HSE legislation and industry best practice to support ongoing compliance.

• Travel occasionally to other company locations to support HSE activities where required.

• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile: 

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), ideally working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.

• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a recognised professional body (e.g. IOSH or IEMA).

• Experience in a similar HSE role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with HSE management systems such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with employees at all levels.

• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in ergonomics or exposure monitoring would be advantageous.