Health And Safety Advisor

Search; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a 12-18 month fixed-term role based in Walsall. The role involves developing health and safety plans, conducting site inspections, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a salary up to £50,000 plus a package in a supportive and collaborative culture.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to mentor others

Stable organization

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment as a Health & Safety Advisor/Manager.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing or supporting ISO-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety plans.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Support and mentor junior health and safety team members.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

ISO 45001

Communication skills

Coaching

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Up to £50,000 + Package

Health & Safety Advisor (12‑18 Month Fixed‑Term Contract)

Based in Walsall, West Midlands (Office & Site‑Based, Monday‑Friday)

Why this could be the ideal opportunity for you

• You're a proactive health and safety professional who enjoys combining shop‑floor engagement with strategic input.
• You want the freedom to make improvements across a well‑established business with leadership support from the Managing Director.
• You value a hands‑on, people‑focused culture, where safety and continuous improvement truly matter.
• You're looking for a 12‑18‑month fixed‑term role that offers stability, autonomy and the ability to shape systems and culture.

What you will be doing

• Developing, implementing and maintaining company‑wide health and safety plans and policies.
• Reviewing and facilitating procedures to establish a strong safety culture and legal compliance.
• Conducting site inspections, risk assessments and training across manufacturing and operational areas.
• Investigating incidents, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
• Supporting and mentoring a junior health and safety team member, helping them develop towards a management role.
• Managing relationships with external stakeholders such as insurers, auditors, and accreditation bodies.
• Reporting on performance, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting the continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System.

What you will need

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment as a Health & Safety Advisor / Manager.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) and strong working knowledge of H&S legislation.
• Experience managing or supporting ISO‑based systems (45001 / 9001 / 14001).
• Excellent communication and coaching skills – able to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Organised, pragmatic and solutions‑oriented – confident working independently.

What's in it for you

• Salary up to £50,000 + package.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Varied role with exposure across safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop others.
• Long‑standing, stable organisation with genuine employee loyalty.

Interested? If this opportunity sounds like it could be a fit, apply today and a member of the Search² team will be in touch.