Health And Safety Advisor

Equals One; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

25 days holiday + Bank Hols

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Personal development

Job summary

CO Home Improvements is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to promote a strong health and safety culture across Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, with a hybrid remote role based in Wakefield. The role covers retail showrooms, offices and installation projects, ensuring compliance and safe working environments.

You will develop and implement policies, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, and support managers in driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma preferred), Tech IOSH or higher membership, and a construction qualification.
• Solid background in the construction industry, working within CDM Regulations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement health and safety policies and procedures across showrooms, offices and customer sites.
• Carry out risk assessments, site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Deliver health and safety training, lead safety meetings and support managers in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to operational teams, helping to maintain high standards of compliance and safe working practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the business, encouraging engagement, accountability and best practice at all levels.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tech IOSH

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor
CO Home Improvements
Competitive Salary + Company Car
Yorkshire and Nottingham region
Full time

Company Car, 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols, Health cash plan, Pension Scheme, Personal development programmes through courses and training

About us:

CO Home Improvements are a group of six retail brands operating across the North of England and Cumbria, forming part of the £60 million+ turnover Conservatory Outlet Group. As established leaders in the design and installation of conservatories, orangeries, windows, doors, and modern living spaces, we’re committed to transforming homes with innovative, high-quality products that combine striking design with everyday functionality. Our approach is rooted in delivering exceptional customer service.

Our employees are the heart of the business, and we invest in great people by offering ongoing career development and training opportunities. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values your ideas and hard work, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a varied, full time role supporting multiple sites across Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. You'll play a key role in promoting a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance across the business, and helping to create safe working environments for both employees and customers. The role covers a range of operations, from retail showrooms through to installation projects and home improvement works, including windows, doors, conservatories and extensions.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Develop, review and implement health and safety policies and procedures across showrooms, offices and customer sites.
• Carry out risk assessments, site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Deliver health and safety training, lead safety meetings and support managers in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance to operational teams, helping to maintain high standards of compliance and safe working practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the business, encouraging engagement, accountability and best practice at all levels.

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma preferred), Tech IOSH or higher membership, and a construction qualification.
• Experience: Solid background in the construction industry, working within CDM Regulations.
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wakefield