Health And Safety Advisor

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Bath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. at Bridgwater, near Hinkley Point C, seeks a Health & Safety Advisor to champion safety standards in a complex, highly regulated environment and to support our teams on one of the UK’s most significant projects.

This full-time role is Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm with some flexibility. You will develop Management Plans, risk assessments and SSOW, deliver safety training, analyse Health, Safety and Environment data, chair HSE meetings and oversee contractor compliance.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Safety with CPD evidence.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure or defence environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing, leading and maintaining Management Plans, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• Delivering and recording colleague safety training while identifying and escalating any gaps
• Inputting, analysing and reporting Health, Safety and Environment data into GXO and Client systems
• Chairing and presenting at HSE meetings, ensuring actions are tracked, closed and escalated where required
• Managing contractors end-to-end—from permit checks and inductions to compliance, pass control and exit requirements

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Auditing & risk assessment

Contractor management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Safety

Job description

Do you thrive in environments where safety truly comes first? Are you motivated by making a tangible impact on large-scale, critical infrastructure? Ready to play a key role in one of the UK's most significant engineering projects?

At Hinkley Point C, we're helping to build Britain's first new nuclear power station in a generation-providing zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes. As a Tier One partner, GXO delivers essential warehousing and transport services to support the project.

Here at GXO, we're looking for a Health & Safety Advisor at our Bridgwater site to champion safety standards, drive a proactive safety culture, and support our teams across a complex and highly regulated environment.

This is a full-time permanent position. You'll be working Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am to 4pm. However, some flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Developing, leading and maintaining Management Plans, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• Delivering and recording colleague safety training while identifying and escalating any gaps
• Inputting, analysing and reporting Health, Safety and Environment data into both GXO and Client systems
• Chairing and presenting at HSE meetings, ensuring actions are tracked, closed and escalated where required
• Managing contractors end-to-end-from permit checks and inductions to compliance, pass control and exit requirements

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Safety (plus evidence of ongoing CPD)
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and proven experience promoting a safety-first culture
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
• Experience within construction, infrastructure or defence environments (ideal but not essential)
• Confidence in auditing, risk assessment, incident investigation and driving continuous improvement

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