Health And Safety Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car (EV/Hybrid) or Car Allow.

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Excellent development opportunities

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Principal People Recruitment is assisting a major utilities contractor in the North West to recruit a Health and Safety professional. You will balance site visits with home-working and support local offices while building a strong safety culture across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester.

The role offers development opportunities, a competitive salary, a company car or car allowance, and a discretionary bonus as part of a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering practical Health and Safety guidance across multi-site operations.
• Experience working with operational teams to improve safety standards.
• Ability to carry out audits, inspections and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health and Safety guidance across multiple sites.
• Work with operational teams to improve standards and safety culture.
• Carry out audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations and implement preventative measures.
• Contribute to regional Health & Safety initiatives.

Skills

Health & Safety

Audits & Inspections

Risk Assessments

Education

NEBOSH General or 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 £45,000 to £50,000
• 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