Autonomous Health & Safety Advisor - Transport & Multi-Site

Principal People Recruitment; Lower Darwen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel pass

25 days leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Cycle to Work

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Wellbeing benefits

38-hour week

Job summary

Principal People Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a major transport operation in Greater Manchester. The role is based at the Bolton head office and supports four sites, reporting to the Head of Health, Safety & Environment.

You will be the go-to H&S contact, delivering practical guidance and leading incident investigations. The ideal candidate holds NEBOSH National General Certificate, has at least two years in a formal H&S Advisor role, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence is essential for site visits across four sites.
• Solid knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and practical risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health & Safety guidance to managers and operational teams across four sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety walks with corrective actions tracked.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis and RIDDOR reporting.
• Support development and review of H&S policies, procedures and management systems.
• Manage risk assessments and help implement effective control measures.
• Monitor compliance across COSHH, fire safety, LOLER, Legionella and inspections.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and training to raise awareness.
• Review safety data, produce KPI reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support environmental compliance, including waste management, recycling and pollution control.
• Build relationships and promote a positive safety culture across levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Principal People Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a major transport operation in Greater Manchester. The role is based at the Bolton head office and supports four sites, reporting to the Head of Health, Safety & Environment.

You will be the go-to H&S contact, delivering practical guidance and leading incident investigations. The ideal candidate holds NEBOSH National General Certificate, has at least two years in a formal H&S Advisor role, and a full UK driving licence.