Health and Safety Advisor

Omega Resource Group; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the Forest of Dean is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to conduct risk assessments, develop safety procedures, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £44,000 and includes benefits such as an enhanced pension scheme and company bonus.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension scheme

Income protection scheme

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Background in health and safety within manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of writing and reviewing risk and COSHH assessments.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and identify ways to reduce hazards.
• Develop and implement safe operational procedures.
• Lead root cause investigations for accidents and incidents.

Skills

Health and safety compliance

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent H&S qualifications

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Forest of Dean

Permanent

Up to GBP44,000

Health and Safety Advisor required by leading manufacturing company, based in the Forest of Dean. The successful Health and Safety Advisor will create and implement policies and procedures and will ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental standards across the business.

Main Duties

• Conduct risk assessments and identify ways to reduce hazards.
• Develop and implement safe operational procedures.
• Lead root cause investigations for accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Carry out regular site inspections and ensure policies and procedures are effectively followed.
• Develop and implement health and safety and environmental strategies and internal policies.
• Deliver training sessions to managers and employees on safety and environmental issues.
• Maintain HSE records, produce reports, and analyse safety statistics.
• Carry out health and safety and environmental audits.
• Perform COSHH risk assessments.
• Stay up to date with current Health and Safety and environmental legislation.
• Provide advice on fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, and machinery safeguarding.

Ideal Candidate

• A background within a similar role, ideally gained within a manufacturing or engineering or equivalent environment.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent H&S qualifications.
• Knowledge and experience of writing and reviewing risk and COSHH assessments.
• Strong knowledge of Health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, able to relate to people at all levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

What We Are Able to Offer

• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Income protection scheme
• Company bonus

If you are already a Health Safety and Environmental Advisor, HSE Officer, EHS Advisor you may also be suitable for this role. Please contact Anna Hinton (phone number removed) (url removed)