Health And Safety Advisor

Irwin & Colton; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Leicester is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support compliance and enhance safety culture across two large facilities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in manufacturing, a NEBOSH certificate, and exceptional communication skills. Highlights of this role include a salary around £40,000, 23 days of holiday, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes private healthcare. This role presents an excellent opportunity for career development within a respected organization.

Benefits

Private healthcare

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts via staff shop

Salary sacrifice scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the manufacturing space.
• Excellent communication skills with experience engaging colleagues and stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and global health and safety strategy.
• Deliver risk assessments and report on health and safety performance.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and operational staff.
• Provide support across both sites and seek opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Health and Safety culture improvement

Education

NEBOSH certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor – Leicester – ~£40,000 + Further Benefits

Are you ready to advance your Health and Safety career within a leading manufacturing environment that prioritises your development? Do you excel in roles that require both problem‑solving and strong communication, and are you eager to apply these skills in a fast‑paced production setting? Does the chance to drive real change and enhance safety standards within a major, international manufacturing operation inspire you?

If these questions strike a chord, you might be interested in this Health and Safety Advisor role in Leicester. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of safety initiatives across two large facilities while enjoying support from a confident and established Health and Safety function.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in ensuring the sites are compliant with both UK legislation and wider global strategy for Health and Safety.
• Delivering risk assessments across the site whilst accurately reporting on health and safety performance alongside the Health and Safety Manager.
• Engaging with key internal stakeholders and operational staff on a regular basis.
• Providing health and safety support across both sites and always seeking opportunities to improve and develop Health and Safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the manufacturing space.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience engaging colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders.
• An enthusiastic and positive approach to Health and Safety.

What does the Health and Safety Advisor role offer you?

• Circa £40,000, with private healthcare.
• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discounts via the staff shop.
• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your career further within an exciting organisation with an enviable reputation in their field. If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Ben Francis on (phone number removed).