Health and Safety Advisor

Pin Point Recruitment; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor to join a well-established manufacturing business located in Sutton-in-Ashfield. You will support the Health & Safety function, promote a positive safety culture, and help drive continuous improvement across the site.

The role is hands-on, shop-floor facing, and requires engaging with employees at all levels to ensure compliance and safe practices. A NEBOSH/IOSH qualification and UK H&S experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments and workplace inspections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
• Assist with investigations into accidents and near-misses and implement corrective actions.
• Support risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Deliver health & safety training and toolbox talks.
• Maintain records and reporting for Health & Safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield

Salary: GBP35,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Pin Point Recruitment is recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a well-established manufacturing business operating across multiple UK locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Health & Safety professional looking to take the next step in their career. Working from the Sutton-in-Ashfield site, you will support the wider Health & Safety function, ensuring compliance, promoting a positive safety culture and assisting in the continuous improvement of Health & Safety standards across the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with site management and the Group Health & Safety team, providing guidance and support to help maintain a safe and compliant working environment within a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

The Role

As the Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of Health & Safety policies, procedures and programmes. You will help drive continuous improvement initiatives, conduct inspections and audits, and assist with investigations to ensure lessons learned are effectively implemented.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor and actively engaging with employees at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company standards and legislation.
• Assist with accident, incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Support the completion and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the site.
• Deliver toolbox talks and assist with Health & Safety training programmes.
• Ensure Health & Safety records, documentation and reporting are maintained accurately.
• Assist with contractor management and permit-to-work processes.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including fire safety procedures and drills.
• Work closely with managers and employees to identify hazards and implement proactive improvements.
• Assist with monthly Health & Safety reporting and KPI tracking.
• Support internal audits and compliance initiatives across the site.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, production, engineering or a similar environment.
• Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH qualification.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments and workplace inspections.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage employees at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach with a genuine passion for Health & Safety.

Desirable

• Experience within a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems.
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training or toolbox talks.

If you're looking to build your Health & Safety career within a successful manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.