Graduate Health and Safety Advisor - Fixed Term

Cosworth; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks a proactive Health & Safety professional for a 6-month fixed-term role, focusing on risk management and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, creating action plans, and delivering training. Ideal candidates will hold a NEBOSH Level 3 qualification, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and be proficient in MS Office. This role offers an opportunity to further enhance safety protocols within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Level 3 Qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in using MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk and COSHH assessments.
• Create risk reduction action plans.
• Deliver training on risk assessment and COSHH.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

NEBOSH Qualification - Minimum Level 3

Graduate in Safety discipline

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health & Safety professional to support our risk management and regulatory compliance activities.

This is a 6-month fixed-term position with the potential to be extended based on business needs.

The Role

• Carry out risk and COSHH assessments.


• Desirable – carry out ergonomic and exposure assessments.


• Create risk reduction action plans.


• Help deliver training and toolbox talks on risk assessment, COSHH awareness.


• Liaise with procurement, production to ensure MSDS and COSHH are available and up to date.


• Develop and implement safe systems of work.


• Help with site safety inspections/internal audits.


• Assist in HSE initiatives – Signage, PPE, Spill Kits, First aid equipment.


• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.


• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile

• NEBOSH Qualification - Minimum Level 3.


• Desirable – Graduate in Safety discipline.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Project a positive, enthusiastic and professional approach.


• Good interpersonal and communication skills.


• Proficient in MS Office.
  
• Good planning and organisational skills.