Health and Safety Adviser

Egger; Hexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Hexham is seeking a Health and Safety Professional to provide guidance on safety legislation and oversee incident investigations. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH National General Certificate and experience in a manufacturing environment. The role offers competitive benefits, a pension scheme, and the opportunity for career development and varied responsibilities in a global company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private Health Cash Plan

Annual Christmas bonus

Lifestyle and wellbeing checks

26.5 days holiday

Tailored training opportunities

On-site restaurant

Free fruit weekly

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate required, NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing health & safety role.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ACOPS.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on safety legislation to the business.
• Oversee incident investigations to ensure true root causes are identified.
• Conduct audits as per schedule.

Skills

Communication

Safety legislation knowledge

Incident investigation

Data evaluation

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

ISO 45001 Internal Auditor

Job description

Join our team as a Health and Safety Professional : make a difference in a leading manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits, career development, and varied role within a global, family-owned business. Apply today!

City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6103 Department: Other Technical / Production

What you'll be doing...

• Provide competent support, advice, and guidance on safety legislation and good practices to all levels of the business.
• Oversee incident and near miss investigations, providing the necessary input to ensure that the true root cause is identified and appropriate preventative action(s) are put in place.
• Plan and undertake audits as per the established audit schedule.
• Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
• Data evaluation and production of monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Write and review internal health and safety documentation.
• Deputise for the Hexham Health and Safety Manager.

What we need from you...

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent qualification preferred, but minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• Preferably have had experience within a manufacturing environment within a health & safety role.
• Demonstration of professional competence and development through providing evidence of continuing professional development.
• In-depth knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation and ACOPS.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor (preferred but not essential).
• Be passionate about safety with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
• Ability to positively influence others.
• Intermediate standard of IT, including competent use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on the health, safety and wellbeing of employees as well as quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191