Health And Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Lower Darwen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel pass

25 days leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Cycle to Work

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Wellbeing benefits

38-hour week

Job summary

Principal People Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a major transport operation in Greater Manchester. The role is based at the Bolton head office and supports four sites, reporting to the Head of Health, Safety & Environment.

You will be the go-to H&S contact, delivering practical guidance and leading incident investigations. The ideal candidate holds NEBOSH National General Certificate, has at least two years in a formal H&S Advisor role, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence is essential for site visits across four sites.
• Solid knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and practical risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health & Safety guidance to managers and operational teams across four sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety walks with corrective actions tracked.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near misses, including root cause analysis and RIDDOR reporting.
• Support development and review of H&S policies, procedures and management systems.
• Manage risk assessments and help implement effective control measures.
• Monitor compliance across COSHH, fire safety, LOLER, Legionella and inspections.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and training to raise awareness.
• Review safety data, produce KPI reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support environmental compliance, including waste management, recycling and pollution control.
• Build relationships and promote a positive safety culture across levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Health & Security Advisor - Transport - Greater Manchester - £40,000-£45,000 + Benefits

We\'re working with a well-established organisation within the public transport sector to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor to support its operations across Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious H&S professional looking to take the next step in their career.

You\'ll be based at the organisation\'s Bolton head office, supporting four sites across the region and working closely with the Head of Health, Safety & Environment.

You\'ll have plenty of autonomy, responsibility and visibility across the operation, acting as the go-to H&S contact for your sites. The business is looking for someone proactive, hands-on and keen to develop, with the opportunity to grow their experience and progress within the organisation.

The key duties include:

• Providing practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to managers and operational teams across four sites.
• Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and safety walks, ensuring corrective actions are followed through.
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, including root cause analysis and RIDDOR reporting.
• Supporting the development and review of H&S policies, procedures and management systems.
• Managing risk assessments and helping implement effective control measures.
• Monitoring compliance across areas including COSHH, fire safety, LOLER, Legionella and statutory inspections.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings and training to improve awareness across the workforce.
• Reviewing safety data, producing KPI reports and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting environmental compliance, including waste management, recycling and pollution control.
• Building relationships with colleagues at all levels and promoting a positive safety culture.

Why should you apply for the role?

• An opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety across a multi-site operation.
• Work closely with and learn from an experienced Head of Health & Safety.
• A varied, hands-on role with exposure to transport, engineering and depot environments.
• Plenty of autonomy to manage your own schedule and site visits.
• An organisation that is keen to invest in your development and support your progression.
• The chance to make a visible difference to the safety of employees, customers and visitors.

Salary & Benefits:

• £40,000-£45,000, depending on experience.
• Free travel pass for you and your family.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.
• 38-hour working week.

We would love to see CVs from people who have:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent.
• At least two years' experience in a formal Health & Safety Advisor role.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Experience within transport, logistics, waste, manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment.
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and practical risk management.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge at all levels.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a genuine passion for improving workplace safety.
• The ambition and willingness to learn, develop and progress their career.

If you\'re an H&S professional looking for more responsibility, greater exposure and the opportunity to develop within a multi-site operation, we\'d love to hear from you