Health And Safety Advisor

George Cox Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support operations in Stockport. The role involves conducting site inspections, preparing risk assessments, and promoting a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering or construction, strong communication skills, and knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Annual Profit Related Bonus

Accident and Life Cover

35 days holidays including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or construction environments.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and audits for H&S compliance.
• Assist with risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitor and report near misses and unsafe behaviours.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Initiative

Education

NEBOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Contracts Co-ordinator at George Cox & Sons Ltd

We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support our operational team working out of our Stockport office:

• Reporting to: Health & Safety Manager
• Contract Type: Permanent (subject to successful completion of 3 months probationary period)
• Renumeration Package:
• Depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual Profit Related Bonus
• Accident and Life Cover (After successful probationary period)
• Holidays: 35 days including bank holidays (Sufficient days will need to be saved for the Christmas Shutdown)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Health and Safety Manager in day-to-day operations across sites.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with H&S regulations across the North West.
• Assist with the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Help maintain health and safety records, including incident reports and training logs.
• Contribute to toolbox talks and health and safety training sessions.
• Monitor and report near misses, hazards, and unsafe behaviours.
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance.
• Liaise with business centre managers, site supervisors, operatives and sub-contractors to promote a positive safety culture.
• Carry out H&S Inductions for new starters.
• Ability to organise own workload.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Efficient and organised.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations (Construction Design and Management).
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation (e.g., HASAWA 1974, RIDDOR, PUWER, COSHH).
• Strong communication, influencing and reporting skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and digital H&S systems.
• Valid full UK driving licence and use of a personal car for work related usage.
• Experience in civil engineering or construction environments.
• First Aid at Work or Fire Marshal training.
• Working towards NEBOSH or membership of a professional H&S body.
• Understanding of environmental compliance and sustainability practices on-site.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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