Health and Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bedford is looking for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their team. The role involves promoting safety culture, conducting risk assessments and providing guidance to minimize health and safety risks. Candidates must have a NEBOSH General Certificate and a proactive mindset towards health and safety. This position offers competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Internal training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of Health and Safety experience required.
• Operational background in Manufacturing or Engineering preferred.
• Experience in risk assessments and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operational Health and Safety duties like risk assessments.
• Promote and strengthen the Health and Safety culture.
• Provide guidance and training on safety practices.
• Conduct site audits and safety walks.
• Engage with site teams to foster a positive safety culture.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Passion for Health and Safety

Ambition to grow

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Principal People are excited to be partnering with a leading manufacturing company to recruit for a Health and Safety Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity to work within their very operational environment where you will be exposed to plenty of HSE Risks.

You will be part of an established health and safety team, driving the Health and Safety culture forward in a hands–on role carrying out daily operations to ensure best health and safety practice in a fast–paced environment.

The position will report into the experienced and supportive Health and Safety Manager, and this opportunity comes with more opportunity for professional development and growth than most due to the unique environment where you will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your HSE Career!

Role

Health and Safety Advisor Manufacturing Bedford GBP40,000 – GBP45,000 + Benefits Package

What we re looking for:

• A NEBOSH General Certificate
• Experience in an operational background (Manufacturing, Engineering preferred)
• A proactive mindset, passion and ambition to grow and develop within the Health and Safety field
• 1 –3 years Minimum Health and Safety Experience

As the Health and Safety Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• To carry out operational Health and Safety duties such as risk assessments, incident and accident investigations on the site
• Promote and strengthen the Health and Safety culture across the site
• Provide Health and Safety guidance, solutions and advice to minimize risks
• Provide Health and Safety training to employees on safety practices
• Conduct site audits, safety walks and inductions
• Writing up accident reports and risk assessments
• Engaging with the site teams to install a positive safety culture
• Supporting the maintenance of HSE Management systems

Why you should work for the company?

• You will have the opportunity to work in a fast–paced, dynamic environment with a variety of safety challenges to enhance your career.
• You will be working as part of a supportive team with an established business who have plans to grow even further
• There will be internal training opportunities to go towards your CPD
• The role will provide flexible working hours to help increase your work life balance
• You will have the opportunity to work closely with a HSE Manager and the Health and Safety Team who are very supportive of one another
• You will be working in a large and unique environment where you will be exposed to different risks