Health and Safety Advisor

conAK; Rushden; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global manufacturing and construction business is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join their dynamic team in Rushden. This role offers autonomy and the chance to lead health and safety initiatives across multiple divisions. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the health, safety, and environmental culture within the organization while reporting directly to the Global Health and Safety Director. With a focus on professional development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking company that values safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Operational background in Engineering or Construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational Health and Safety support across locations.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and accident investigations.

Skills

Effective Communication

Proactive Approach

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Are you seeking an organisation that can offer you autonomy while working alongside an established safety team?

Principal People are delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager to join a global manufacturing/construction business who are looking to invest in the safety department.

The role will be based within Rushden and will involve autonomous travel around client sites and projects on a flexible basis, 1-2 days a week.

You will be reporting directly to the Global Health and Safety Director who has a track record of developing his team through extra qualifications and experience.

You will have the opportunity to lead 3 of the divisions within the company and as a key member of the leadership team, you will be engaging with various stakeholders throughout the business.

The minimum requirements for this role are:

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role previously
• Worked in an operational background previously (Engineering / Construction preferred)
• Be able to communicate effectively and be proactive
• Have a full UK driving license

What makes this a great opportunity:

• Working for a Global reputable and evolving company who truly value Health and Safety
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring safety and best practices
• Work with a supportive and forward-thinking team that is passionate about safety & compliance.
• Directly reporting to the Health and Safety Director you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills
• Working in an autonomous role for a unique business which will offer you plenty of challenges as you grow your career

Key duties of the role include:

• Operational Health and Safety support across the locations
• Working on improving the sites HSE Culture
• Carrying out Audits, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Accident investigations throughout the business
• Day to day will be flexible and will involve operational and administrative safety support