Health And Safety Advisor

Chemify Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development support

Job summary

Chemify Limited is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to drive the development of safety systems across our lab, manufacturing and engineering environments. You will support ISO implementations, risk assessments, incident investigations and employee safety training while contributing to a strong safety culture.

The role offers a clear pathway to Health & Safety Manager via hands-on exposure to compliance, governance and strategic projects within a rapidly growing chemical manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent required.
• Experience in lab/manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with UK health and safety legislation and associated regulations.
• Assist in maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Participate in internal audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Support regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Assist with risk assessments, COSHH assessments and DSEAR assessments.
• Support permit-to-work activities and contractor management.
• Participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Track corrective and preventative actions through to completion.
• Deliver health and safety inductions and awareness training.
• Support development of toolbox talks, safety campaigns and communications.
• Promote employee engagement in health and safety initiatives.
• Monitor KPI reporting and trend analysis.
• Assist with emergency preparedness exercises and response planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety performance and compliance.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Lab/Manufacturing environment

UK health and safety legislation

Risk assessments & investigations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

NEBOSH Diploma in progress

ISO 45001 experience

COSHH/DSEAR/PUWER/LOLER

Internal auditing

IOSH membership

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Chemify is transforming how molecules are designed, manufactured and discovered through a combination of chemistry, automation and artificial intelligence. Operating at the forefront of chemical innovation, we provide a dynamic environment where safety, quality and operational excellence are fundamental to our success.

As our operations continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated and ambitious Health & Safety Advisor who is looking to develop their career. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across laboratory, manufacturing, engineering and operational environments while contributing to the continuous development of our health, safety and compliance systems.

The Opportunity

Development Pathway to Health & Safety Manager

This role is ideally suited to an individual who has a solid foundation in health and safety and is ready to take the next step in their career.

Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and operational leadership teams, you will gain exposure to:

• Health and Safety management systems
• ISO 9001 implementation and auditing
• ISO 45001 preparation
• Regulatory compliance and inspections
• Incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Safety leadership and culture development
• Strategic health and safety planning
• As the business continues to grow, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of larger projects and progressively develop into a future Health & Safety Manager role

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Governance

Support compliance with UK health and safety legislation and associated regulations.

Assist in maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 management systems.

Participate in internal audits, inspections and compliance reviews.

Support regulatory inspections and customer audits.

Assist with risk assessments, COSHH assessments and DSEAR assessments.

Support permit-to-work activities and contractor management.

Participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

Track corrective and preventative actions through to completion.

Training & Communication

Deliver health and safety inductions and awareness training.

Support development of toolbox talks, safety campaigns and communications.

Promote employee engagement in health and safety initiatives.

Monitoring & Reporting

Conduct workplace inspections and behavioural observations.

Monitor accident, near miss and hazard reporting systems.

Support KPI reporting and trend analysis.

Assist with emergency preparedness exercises and response planning.

Identify opportunities to improve safety performance and compliance.

Support implementation of safety improvement projects.

Contribute to the ongoing development of company policies, procedures and standards.

Gradually assume ownership of selected management system elements as experience develops.

Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
• Excellent understanding of UK health and safety legislation
• Experience supporting risk assessments and incident investigations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 management systems
• Knowledge of COSHH, DSEAR, PUWER and LOLER
• Internal auditing experience
• IOSH membership

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Has genuine enthusiasm for health and safety.

Wants to build a long-term career in safety leadership.

Is proactive, inquisitive and eager to learn.

Can positively influence and engage colleagues at all levels.

Is comfortable balancing operational support with strategic improvement activities.

Is motivated by the opportunity to progress into a future Health & Safety Manager position.

What We Offer

A clear development pathway towards a Health & Safety Manager role.

Exposure to a diverse range of laboratory, engineering and manufacturing activities.

Support towards further professional qualifications and development.

Opportunities to lead improvement projects and influence company-wide safety initiatives.

The chance to help shape the future safety culture of a rapidly growing technology and chemical manufacturing business.