Health And Safety Advisor

Benefits: Comprehensive package including holiday allowance, pension, healthcare options and professional development support

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Job Description:

As a Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment across a busy manufacturing site. You’ll lead on implementing health & safety standards, carrying out inspections, supporting audits, driving facilities improvements, and advising colleagues at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety:

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Ensure all incidents and reportable events are escalated appropriately in line with UK regulations (including RIDDOR).
• Develop, review, and maintain health & safety policies and procedures.
• Deliver safety training, inductions, toolbox talks, and fire safety drills.
• Promote correct use of PPE and safety equipment across all operations.
• Liaise with external health & safety bodies, consultants, and regulators.
• Support ongoing certification and compliance with ISO management systems.

Facilities:

• Oversee day-to-day building, equipment, and site infrastructure maintenance.
• Manage contractors and suppliers for repairs, maintenance, and project work, ensuring RAMS and permits are in place.
• Monitor and deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes across HVAC, electrical, fire alarms, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure facilities support operational manufacturing needs and uptime requirements.
• Manage facilities budgets, cost control, waste disposal, and environmental compliance.
• Support space planning, layout optimisation, and improvement projects.

Skills & Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and standards.
• Experience within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Working understanding of ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Confident conducting risk assessments and safety investigations.
• Experience managing emergency procedures and urgent maintenance issues.
• Proficient in MS Office and facilities management systems (CAFM/CMMS).
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to additional sites if required.

Why Should You Apply?

• You’ll join a growing, forward-thinking organisation where safety and operational excellence are top priorities.
• The role offers the opportunity to shape culture, influence improvements, and lead key safety and facilities initiatives.
• You’ll work with supportive leadership who value expertise and development.
• A competitive salary and strong benefits package are offered.
• Ideal for an ambitious Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor looking to progress within a thriving engineering environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor to make an impact and develop their career within a progressive business. If you’re passionate about safety, compliance, and facilities excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

The Company:

An innovative and rapidly expanding engineering and technology manufacturer, recognised for delivering high-performance solutions to global customers. The organisation continues to grow year-on-year and is investing heavily in its people, facilities, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where you can make a real impact as a Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor.