Health And Safety Advisor

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a major energy facility in Scotland. This role is vital for fostering a strong safety culture and involves responsibilities like compliance assurance, conducting audits, and developing safety systems. The ideal candidate should possess a NEBOSH General Certificate and relevant experience in health and safety management within heavy industrial environments. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (minimum).
• Experience in health and safety management in heavy industrial environments.
• Understanding of UK legislation and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain health and safety systems.
• Conduct audits and support corrective actions.
• Oversee incident reporting and investigations.
• Coordinate health and safety committee meetings.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Auditing

Risk Assessments

Communication

IT Proficiency

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Altera Recruitment Group is delighted to partner with a leading organisation in the energy and environmental sector to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor for their site in Lanarkshire. This pivotal role supports the development and delivery of a strong safety culture across a complex operational facility.

The successful Health & Safety Advisor will take an active lead in ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and embedding high standards of health and safety practice throughout the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion safe working practices across the site, providing guidance and support to operational teams while ensuring compliance with legislation, internal standards, and industry best practice.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of health and safety systems, including alignment with ISO 45001 and the organisation's Integrated Business Management System.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and performance monitoring, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting corrective actions.
• Oversee incident reporting and investigation processes, ensuring thorough root-cause analysis and effective communication of lessons learned.
• Act as the site's main health and safety representative, coordinating committee meetings, supporting outage periods, and preparing reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (minimum), with professional membership in a recognised H&S body desirable.
• Solid experience in health and safety management within a heavy industrial, energy, or process-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of relevant UK legislation, ISO standards, and best-practice safety management systems.
• Skilled in conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Confident IT user with strong organisational skills and the capability to maintain accurate documentation and reporting.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in the region of £40,000-£46,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to influence safety culture within a major energy facility and contribute to long-term operational excellence.
• Supportive leadership, professional development pathways, and exposure to group-wide initiatives.
• A role offering variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking organisation.