Health and Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Immingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Health & Safety professional near Immingham to support multiple operational sites. The role includes providing day-to-day HSE support, managing high-risk activities, and enhancing safety practices with teams. Ideal candidates have experience in heavy industry and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary of up to £52,000 plus an annual bonus and generous benefits including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare options

26 days holiday

Mileage support for regional travel

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety within heavy industry like ports or manufacturing.
• Strong capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work semi-autonomously and influence positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support across multiple sites.
• Manage high-risk activities such as working at height.
• Coach and support site teams in safety practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge in HSE

Experience in heavy industry

Education

NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 5

Job description

We’re supporting a major UK operator with a key hire in their safety team — a brilliant opportunity for a Health & Safety professional to make a real impact in a complex, high‑risk environment.

Covering multiple busy sites, you’ll need to balance technical know‑how with people skills, and bring a hands‑on approach to driving safety performance.

Location

Based near Immingham, with regional travel (Hull, Grimsby, Goole)

Salary

Up to £52,000 (flexible to £60,000 for an exceptional candidate) + bonus + package

The Role

• Provide day‑to‑day HSE support across multiple operational sites
• Manage a range of high‑risk activities: workplace transport, isolations, working at height, confined spaces, and water‑related risks
• Work closely with site teams and senior stakeholders to embed safe practices
• Lead by example — coaching, influencing, and supporting positive behavioural change
• Own issues through to resolution and deliver practical improvements on the ground

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in heavy industry — such as ports, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, or similar
• Ideally NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 5 (or working towards it)
• Confident working semi‑autonomously and managing multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills — able to win trust, build credibility, and avoid a policing style

What’s on Offer

• Annual bonus (approx. £1,500)
• Generous pension scheme – 8% employee / 10% employer
• Private healthcare options, life assurance, and additional benefits
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (TBC)
• 37.5‑hour week – typically 8 am–4 pm / 4 : 30 pm
• Regional travel supported by mileage or pool vehicles

Development Opportunities

This is a rewarding and varied role in a dynamic setting — ideal for someone who enjoys being visible on site and getting stuck into real‑world HSE challenges.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.