Health and Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

25 days holiday + BH

Private pension

Discretionary bonus

Long-term development

Additional benefits

Job summary

Principal People Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety professional to support multiple sites across the North West. The role offers hybrid work with site visits and office support, backed by a strong health and safety function and clear progression paths.

Open to hands-on utilities experience or experienced H&S professionals, with NEBOSH qualifications preferred. A company car or allowance, pension and discretionary bonus are among the offerings.

Qualifications

• Proven Health & Safety experience in utilities, construction, civil engineering, highways or similar.
• Willingness to learn and progress within Health & Safety.
• Support and funding available for relevant qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health & Safety guidance across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with operational teams to raise safety standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations and implement preventive measures.
• Contribute to regional Health & Safety initiatives and culture.

Skills

Health & Safety guidance

Audit & inspections

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Safety culture

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Are you looking to develop your career with one of the UK s leading utilities contractors during a period of significant growth across the North West?

This is an opportunity to join a business recognised for its high standards, investment in people and delivery across some of the UK s most important infrastructure projects. With significant growth planned across the region and the backing of an established national Health and Safety function, you ll gain exposure to a varied utilities portfolio, excellent development and genuine long–term progression.

The organisation is open to an experienced Health and Safety professional or someone with hands–on utilities experience who is looking to build a career in Health and Safety. For an aspiring Advisor, you ll receive the training, support and exposure needed to develop into the position.

Operating across sites in Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester, you ll manage your own schedule between site visits, home working and supporting local offices throughout the region.

What you ll be doing:

• Providing practical Health and Safety guidance across multiple sites
• Working closely with operational teams and managers to improve standards
• Carrying out audits, inspections and risk assessments
• Supporting incident investigations and the implementation of preventative measures
• Contributing to regional Health and Safety initiatives
• Promoting a positive and consistent safety culture across the business

They are open to candidates from either of the following backgrounds:

• Health and Safety experience within utilities, telecommunications, construction, civil engineering, highways or a similar environment

Or:

• Hands–on operational experience within the utilities sector and a genuine ambition to move into Health and Safety
• A NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate would be beneficial, although support and funding can be provided towards relevant qualifications
• A willingness to learn and progress within Health and Safety

What s on offer:

• Salary of GBP45,000 to GBP50,000
• Company car (EV/Hybrid) or Car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Excellent long–term development and progression opportunities
• Additional company benefits