H&S Advisor

Jdr Recruitment; Stretford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to establish safety function

Brand-new role

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Logstrup is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead the safety function at its Worsley site in Salford. This brand-new role offers autonomy to establish policies, procedures and processes across manufacturing and warehousing operations, working closely with the Site Manager to drive compliance and a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate will hold NEBOSH or IOSH, have UK legislative expertise, and hands-on manufacturing experience, including audits, risk assessments and incident

Qualifications

• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent HSEQ qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and HSE requirements.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Experience developing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures and systems.
• Ability to identify risks, recommend improvements and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage across management levels.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of health and safety across the site and implement policies and safe systems of work.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments, method statements and essential safety documentation.
• Establish effective safety management processes and drive compliance.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Investigate accidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Site Manager and teams to raise safety standards.
• Promote a proactive health and safety culture throughout the business.
• Monitor compliance and identify opportunities to improve health, safety and environmental performance.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to employees and management.

Skills

Audits & inspections

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Policy development

Effective communication

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH / Diploma or equivalent HSEQ

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Worsley, Salford, Manchester
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with early finish on a Friday

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional with a background in manufacturing? Are you looking for an opportunity to take ownership of health and safety and build effective systems and processes from the ground up?

We are recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor to join a warehousing and manufacturing business based in Worsley, Salford. This is a brand-new position within the business, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone to establish and develop the company's health and safety function.

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will take ownership of health and safety across the site, introducing policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance, improve working practices and create a positive safety culture.

With no formal health and safety function currently in place, this role offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on employee safety, regulatory compliance and environmental performance.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, working collaboratively with different departments and taking the initiative to develop effective systems from scratch.

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time employment directly with Logstrup.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Flexible start and finish times Monday to Thursday.
• Early finish every Friday, with the working day ending at either 12.30pm or 1.30pm.
• The opportunity to establish and develop the health and safety function from the ground up.
• Autonomy to introduce policies, procedures and safety management systems.
• A close working relationship with the Site Manager.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to site safety and compliance.

Working Hours

The business offers a flexible working pattern designed to provide a good work-life balance.

• Monday to Thursday: Start at either 7am or 8am, finishing at either 4pm or 5pm.
• Friday: Short day, finishing at either 12.30pm or 1.30pm.

The Role

As Health & Safety Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of health and safety across the manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation and HSE requirements.

• Developing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.

• Creating and maintaining risk assessments, method statements and other essential safety documentation.

• Establishing effective systems and processes for managing workplace risks and maintaining compliance.

• Conducting regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Working closely with the Site Manager and departmental teams to address safety concerns and improve standards.

• Promoting a positive, proactive health and safety culture throughout the business.

• Monitoring compliance and identifying opportunities to improve health, safety and environmental performance.

• Providing practical health and safety guidance and support to employees and management.

About You

We are looking for a confident, proactive Health & Safety professional who can work independently, take initiative and establish effective systems in an environment where formal processes are not yet in place.

You will ideally have:

• A NEBOSH, IOSH, Diploma or equivalent HSEQ qualification.

• A strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and HSE requirements.

• Previous hands-on experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.

• Proven experience developing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures and systems.

• The ability to identify risks, recommend improvements and implement practical solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with employees and management at all levels.

• A practical, organised approach and the ability to take ownership of health and safety responsibilities.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for the opportunity to build something from scratch, take ownership of your role and make a genuine difference within a manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to put your experience into practice, establish effective safety systems and shape the future of health and safety within the business.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.