Health And Safety Advisor

Irwin & Colton; Wantage; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Irwin & Colton in Wantage is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to uphold high safety standards within a precision manufacturing environment for the automotive industry.

You will lead risk assessments, COSHH data handling, incident investigations, audits, and safety training, driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, and LOLER.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing/engineering/automotive or similar high-performance setting.
• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent); pursuing NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, LOLER and manual handling.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Support departments in creating and updating risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Assist in collating COSHH data, inventories, data sheets and assessments.
• Lead accident and incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and internal standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture through toolbox talks and safety committee involvement.

Skills

Manufacturing safety experience

Audit & investigations

Clear communication

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

NEBOSH National Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor

Salary: £65,000 Plus Excellent Benefits

Location: Wantage

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of health and safety within a precision manufacturing environment?

Do you thrive in technically demanding workplaces where attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety can make a real difference?

We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to support a leading organisation specialising in the manufacture of high-end precision components for the automotive industry, committed to maintaining excellent safety standards across its operations.

The successful candidate will:

• Support all departments in creating and updating risk assessments, safe systems of work, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in collating COSHH data, including inventories, data sheets, and assessments.
• Lead on accident and incident investigations, delivering root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure legislative and internal compliance.
• Actively promote a positive safety culture through toolbox talks, employee engagement, and involvement with the safety committee.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or another high-performance technical environment.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, and ideally have secured or be working towards a NEBOSH National Diploma.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and key topics such as PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, LOLER, and manual handling.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a high-precision manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are highly valued, with excellent professional development prospects.

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