Health And Safety Advisor
5 days ago
Hadleigh
Health & Safety Advisor £35,000 – £45,000 per annum Full-Time | Permanent Hadleigh, Suffolk, with travel into London approximately once every 1–2 weeks Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00 | Friday: 08:00–16:00 A well-respected business operating within the specialist manufacturing and project delivery space is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis. The company works across a variety of high-specification environments, with both workshop-based and site-based operations throughout the South East. This role is ideally suited to an individual with a solid grounding in health and safety, looking to further develop their career within a supportive and quality-driven organisation. The Role Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for supporting compliance across both the factory and active project sites, helping to maintain high standards in line with legislative and company requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Undertake regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken., • Contribute to and lead internal health & safety forums and meetings, preparing documentation and tracking outcomes., • Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments., • Collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to ensure all relevant H&S documentation is in place and up to date., • Keep up to date with regulatory changes, updating internal processes as needed., • Conduct accident and incident investigations, prepare detailed reports, and support any RIDDOR reporting requirements., • Assist with the development and continual improvement of ISO-certified management systems (9001, 14001, 45001)., • Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to training and awareness initiatives. Candidate Requirements Essential: • NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, • Sound understanding of UK health & safety legislation and best practice, • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), • Excellent time management and organisational skills, • Ability to work independently and use initiative, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to London periodically Desirable: • First Aid at Work qualification, • CSCS card, • Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001, • Experience in safety within a manufacturing, construction, or project delivery environment Salary & Benefits • £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience), • Employer pension contributions, • Private medical cover, • Company life insurance, • Wellbeing and health support scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Free on-site parking, • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • Enhanced family leave benefits, • Staff social and team events Additional Information • The role is based at the company’s main office in Hadleigh, with travel into London approximately once every one to two weeks., • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this position., • Disclosure of any unspent convictions is required in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.