Health And Safety Advisor

J A Brooks; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

J A Brooks is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support the implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety management systems across workshops, fabrication and site environments. The role ensures compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures, promoting a proactive safety culture and providing practical guidance to operational teams and management.

Reporting to the Operations Director and SHE Manager, you will work with workshop management, site teams and SHEQ to

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of workshop operations, fabrication processes, mechanical installation activities, and construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture throughout workshop and project environments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015.
• Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Assist management in identifying hazards and implementing control measures.
• Provide practical safety advice to operational teams and management.
• Support safe operation of workshop and fabrication facilities and monitor safe working practices.
• Prepare and review RAMS, Safe Systems of Work, and conduct inspections and safety audits.
• Ensure all incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated where appropriate.
• Deliver health and safety inductions and toolbox talks; promote engagement in safety initiatives.
• Maintain Health & Safety documentation and support ISO 45001 compliance.
• Assist with subcontractor RAMS reviews and safety documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Training delivery

Education

National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or NVQ Level 6)

Job description

The Health & Safety Advisor will report to the Operations Director and SHE Manager and will work closely with:

• Workshop Management
• Site Management Teams
• SHEQ Department

Job Purpose:

The Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the company’s Health & Safety management systems across workshop, fabrication, and site environments.

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all operational activities are conducted in compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice.

The role requires strong practical knowledge of workshop operations, fabrication processes, mechanical installation activities, and construction environments, along with the ability to promote a proactive safety culture throughout the business.

The Health & Safety Advisor will provide professional guidance and monitoring to ensure that risks are identified, controlled, and managed effectively.

• National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent, e. g. NVQ Level 6)
• 5+ Years of experience as a H&S Advisor in construction or workshop for senior position

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Health & Safety Management

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture throughout workshop and project environments.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation including Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Support the implementation of company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Assist management teams in identifying hazards and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Provide practical safety advice to operational teams and management.

Workshop Safety Management

• Support the safe operation of workshop and fabrication facilities.
• Monitor safe working practices relating to:
• Fabrication and welding operations
• Mechanical assembly activities
• Use of lifting equipment and cranes
• Operation of plant and machinery
• Storage and movement of materials
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained within the workshop environment.
• Carry out routine workshop inspections and safety audits.
• Support workshop supervisors in identifying and controlling operational risks.

Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

• Assist operational teams in the preparation and review of:
• Method Statements
• Safe Systems of Work
• Ensure RAMS are suitable, sufficient, and effectively communicated to the workforce.
• Monitor compliance with approved RAMS during operational activities.

Inspections and Audits

• Conduct regular workplace inspections across:
• Workshops and fabrication facilities
• Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare inspection reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support internal and external safety audits.
• Ensure all incidents, accidents, and near misses are reported in accordance with company procedures.
• Support the investigation of incidents and root cause analysis.
• Identify lessons learned and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements including Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 where applicable.

Training and Safety Awareness

• Support the delivery of health and safety inductions for employees and subcontractors.
• Assist with toolbox talks and safety briefings within workshop and project environments.
• Promote workforce engagement in safety initiatives.
• Identify training needs and support the development of safety competence across operational teams.

Compliance and Documentation

• Assist in maintaining Health & Safety documentation including:
• Inspection records
• Training records
• Audit findings
• Support compliance with company management systems including ISO 45001.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, up to date, and available for audit.

Supply Chain and Contractor Management

• Support the evaluation and monitoring of subcontractor safety performance.
• Review subcontractor RAMS and safety documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with company safety requirements.
• Promote consistent safety standards across the supply chain.
• Support the development and improvement of the company’s Health & Safety management systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety performance, processes, and procedures.
• Assist with safety initiatives, campaigns, and improvement programmes.
• Provide feedback to senior management on safety performance trends.

Professional Development

• Maintain professional competence through continued professional development (CPD).
• Stay informed of industry best practice and regulatory developments.
• Support the wider SHEQ team with improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing.