Health and Safety Advisor

Nicholas Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting the EHS Manager and promoting a safe work environment through the implementation of safety policies and procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in a Health and Safety role within a manufacturing environment and hold qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH General Certificate. The position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and inclusive company.

Benefits

Up to 5% pension

25+ 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Health and Safety role is preferred.
• Able to write reports and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the EHS Manager and SHEQ Team in ensuring a safe workplace.
• Foster safe behaviors and implement site policies.
• Work towards continuous improvement in health and safety practices.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing/production/engineering environment

Hands on experience of audits

Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Minimum IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health or working towards

Job description

The basics:

Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Alfreton

Role: 12–month FTC (Fixed–term contract)

Pay: Up to 35,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.00pm with 1hr lunch)

Holidays and Benefits: Company pay up to 5% pension, 25+ 8 bank holidays.

Overview:

With manufacturing facilities located across the World we now require a Health and Safety Advisor to join the group. You will be working for a first–class manufacturing business that produce and refine a product that is always in need offering true job security.

This role would suit those that are looking for that next step in their Health and Safety career, and looking for grow within the role – the company are a larger employer and can offer the scope for progression, learnings and development/training and courses.

Key responsibilities of the Health and Safety Advisor role:

To provide support to the EHS Manager, SHEQ Team as well as Operations & Engineering Departments to assist in facilitating a safe workplace, fostering safe behaviours and implementation of site and group policies and procedures, and always working towards continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate / Health and Safety Advisor may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working within a Manufacturing/production/engineering environment within a Health and Safety focused role.
• Hands on experience of audits, writing reports and driven by continuous improvement.
• Minimum IOSH Managing Safely
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health or working towards
• Train the trainer desirable
• Strong IT skills Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Commutable from:

Alfreton, Heanor, Ilkeston, Ripley, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Health and Safety Advisor role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.