Health & Safety Advisor

Job Advert: Health & Safety Advisor (Initial 3-Month Contract)

Salary: Up to £39,873.90 per annum

Contract Type: Initial 3-month contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm)

Location: Thornton Facility - FY7

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to join our team on a short-term contract basis. This role is critical in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of employees, visitors, and the environment across our operational sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, particularly in waste management.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement control measures.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, ensuring accurate reporting and corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and stakeholders on safety matters.
• Manage health and safety data systems and reporting mechanisms.

Requirements:

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Membership of IOSH or IIRSM.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety audits.
• Excellent communication and ICT skills.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH National Diploma or Level 6 qualification.
• Experience in waste processing or similar environments.
• Project management and people management experience.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday + statutory holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme (up to 5% matched)
• Death in service cover (4x basic salary)
• Business expenses reimbursed (including mileage at HMRC rates)

If you're a safety-focused professional with a passion for driving high standards and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to make an immediate impact.

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