Health And Safety

Health and Safety Advisor

• Annual Salary: 45,000-52,000
• Location: Winsford
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a leader in their industry, as a Health and Safety Advisor. This role is crucial for managing all aspects of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance across operations. You will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Policy & Compliance:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation and industry standards.
  • Stay updated with changes in legislation and best practices.
• Risk Management:
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend preventative measures.
  • Investigate accidents/incidents and produce reports with corrective actions.
  • Support statutory reporting (e.g., RIDDOR).
• Training & Awareness:
  • Deliver health and safety training and awareness sessions.
  • Promote a safety-conscious culture across all departments.
  • Responsible for the training and support of the onsite mines rescue team.
• Monitoring & Auditing:
  • Perform regular site inspections and audits.
  • Monitor health and safety performance and produce reports for senior management.
• Advisory & Support:
  • Provide expert advice to staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Assist in developing safe systems of work and method statements.
  • Support ISO and other accreditation processes (e.g., ISO 45001).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write clear reports and risk assessments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and health & safety management software.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a health and safety role, preferably in sectors like, manufacturing, construction, or logistics.
• Desirable: Chartered IOSH membership, experience with ISO management systems, environmental awareness, familiarity with COSHH.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 20% (12% employee, 8% employer).
• Discretionary bonus up to 5%.
• Annual on-site medicals for all employees.
• Eye tests and basic frame prescriptions.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Bike and Technology scheme.
• Private healthcare including discounted gym membership with Nuffield Health.
• Life assurance - 4 x salary.
• Financial Planning offering.