Health And Safety Advisor

Theo James Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor to ensure a safe and compliant working environment across a busy manufacturing site. The role involves implementing health & safety standards, conducting inspections, managing maintenance, and supporting compliance with regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, ideal for those passionate about safety and facilities management. Join a forward-thinking organization that values expertise and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive package including holiday allowance

Healthcare options

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Essential: NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (RIDDOR).
• Manage contractors for repairs and project work.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Experience in manufacturing

Understanding of ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Risk assessment skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Flexibility to travel

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

Facilities management systems (CAFM/CMMS)

Job description

Benefits: Comprehensive package including holiday allowance, pension, healthcare options and professional development support

Working Hours: Full–time, Monday Friday

Job Description:

As a Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment across a busy manufacturing site. You ll lead on implementing health & safety standards, carrying out inspections, supporting audits, driving facilities improvements, and advising colleagues at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety:

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Ensure all incidents and reportable events are escalated appropriately in line with UK regulations (including RIDDOR).
• Develop, review, and maintain health & safety policies and procedures.
• Deliver safety training, inductions, toolbox talks, and fire safety drills.
• Promote correct use of PPE and safety equipment across all operations.
• Liaise with external health & safety bodies, consultants, and regulators.
• Support ongoing certification and compliance with ISO management systems.

Facilities:

• Oversee day–to–day building, equipment, and site infrastructure maintenance.
• Manage contractors and suppliers for repairs, maintenance, and project work, ensuring RAMS and permits are in place.
• Monitor and deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes across HVAC, electrical, fire alarms, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure facilities support operational manufacturing needs and uptime requirements.
• Manage facilities budgets, cost control, waste disposal, and environmental compliance.
• Support space planning, layout optimisation, and improvement projects.

Skills & Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and standards.
• Experience within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Working understanding of ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Confident conducting risk assessments and safety investigations.
• Experience managing emergency procedures and urgent maintenance issues.
• Proficient in MS Office and facilities management systems (CAFM/CMMS).
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to additional sites if required.

Why Should You Apply?

• You ll join a growing, forward–thinking organisation where safety and operational excellence are top priorities.
• The role offers the opportunity to shape culture, influence improvements, and lead key safety and facilities initiatives.
• You ll work with supportive leadership who value expertise and development.
• A competitive salary and strong benefits package are offered.
• Ideal for an ambitious Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor looking to progress within a thriving engineering environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor to make an impact and develop their career within a progressive business. If you re passionate about safety, compliance, and facilities excellence, we d love to hear from you.

The Company:

An innovative and rapidly expanding engineering and technology manufacturer, recognised for delivering high–performance solutions to global customers. The organisation continues to grow year–on–year and is investing heavily in its people, facilities, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward–thinking business where you can make a real impact as a Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor.