Health and Safety Advisor

Schindler Group; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

EAP

Eye tests

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Schindler UK & Ireland invites a Health & Safety Advisor to promote a positive safety culture across our sites and projects. You’ll work with operations on installations, modernisation and service activities, embedding standards and supporting teams across multiple sites.

You will lead audits, deliver toolbox talks, and drive continuous improvement in safety management systems, reporting, and risk controls while travelling across your region.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience as Health & Safety Advisor or similar
• Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Experience in audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• IOSH membership
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards
• Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing or field service
• Knowledge of occupational health programmes and health surveillance
• Experience working within certified management systems

Responsibilities

• Provide competent health and safety advice to managers and employees
• Assist in the implementation and continual improvement of Schindler's Health & Safety Management System
• Promote compliance with company standards, policies and legal requirements
• Support managers in developing practical solutions to workplace health and safety challenges
• Contribute to the delivery of the UK & Ireland Employee Safety Strategy
• Conduct health and safety inspections, audits and workplace reviews across a variety of operating environments
• Identify hazards, evaluate risks and recommend appropriate control measures
• Monitor corrective actions and support the closure of audit findings
• Analyse trends and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and safety concerns
• Review risk assessments and method statements
• Support the delivery of occupational health programmes including health surveillance activities
• Assist with initiatives relating to hearing conservation, HAVS, respiratory health and employee wellbeing
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness campaigns
• Promote a culture where safety is recognised as everyone's responsibility
• Assist in the production of safety reports, dashboards and performance metrics

Skills

Health & safety expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Audit & investigations

Report writing

MS Office

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

NEBOSH Diploma or working towards

Job description

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Location: Addlestone,England,United Kingdom
Job ID:92511

At Schindler Ltd (UK), our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day through buildings, airports, railway stations, and other transportation hubs around the world. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities and helps make places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, fostering a culture of respect for one another and for the world around us. By joining us, you become part of a global success story while contributing to local communities and shaping the future of urban mobility. Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.

Join us as a

Health and Safety Advisor

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting a positive safety culture across Schindler UK & Ireland. Working closely with operational teams across new installations, modernisation projects and service operations, you'll help ensure that health and safety standards are consistently applied, understood and embedded throughout the business. This is a predominantly site-based role with regular travel across your assigned region, providing hands‑on support, coaching and guidance to managers, engineers, subcontractors and project teams while also contributing to the ongoing development of our safety management systems and procedures.

Your main responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Provide competent health and safety advice and support to operational managers and employees
• Assist in the implementation and continual improvement of Schindler's Health & Safety Management System
• Promote compliance with company standards, policies and legal requirements
• Support managers in developing practical solutions to workplace health and safety challenges
• Contribute to the delivery of the UK & Ireland Employee Safety Strategy
• Conduct health and safety inspections, audits and workplace reviews across a variety of operational environments
• Identify hazards, evaluate risks and recommend appropriate control measures
• Monitor corrective actions and support the closure of audit findings
• Analyse trends and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and safety concerns
• Review risk assessments and method statements
• Support the delivery of occupational health programmes including health surveillance activities
• Assist with initiatives relating to hearing conservation, HAVS, respiratory health and employee wellbeing
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness campaigns
• Promote a culture where safety is recognised as everyone's responsibility
• Assist in the production of safety reports, dashboards and performance metrics

Who you are

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience within a Health & Safety Advisor or similar role
• Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice
• Experience undertaking audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Effective report writing and analytical capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• IOSH membership.
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards.
• Experience within engineering, construction, manufacturing or field service environments.
• Knowledge of occupational health programmes and health surveillance.
• Experience working within certified management systems.

What’s in it for you?

When you join Schindler, you'll be rewarded with a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:

Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus

Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day

Pension scheme with 6% company contribution

Enhanced family leave

Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access

Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support

Free eye tests and eyewear discounts

Access to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.