Health and safety Advisor

Orion Electrotech; Warwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recycling sector is looking for a confident Health and Safety Advisor to steer their health and safety strategy. You will manage day-to-day safety operations, ensure compliance with legislation, and develop EHS systems while working in a collaborative environment with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Clear progression path

Supportive, collaborative team

Qualifications

• 3 years EHS experience in UK manufacturing or waste sectors.
• Ability to influence change on site.
• Experience in fast paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS systems.
• Conduct audits and inspections for H&S and environmental standards.
• Deliver EHS training and briefings.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Risk assessment knowledge

Team player

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

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Orion is partnered with a well-established Recycling company located in Warwickshire which is recruiting for a confident and enthusiastic Health and Safety Advisor. They are looking for a strong team player who has a collaborative approach to team leadership.

The focus of this Health and Safety Advisor is:

• Strategic Development: Shape and steer the H&S strategy across the site ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Operational Execution: Directly manage day-to-day safety operations, ensuring compliance with all H&S legislation, enhancing our safety systems, and leading our safety team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing EHS systems
• Prepare guidance documents to meet legal and regulatory standards
• Keep EHS noticeboards up to date
• Conduct audits and inspections for H&S and environmental standards
• Maintain EHS data across internal and external systems
• Ensure legal assessments (PUWER, LOLER, PRN) are completed
• Manage COSHH use and storage
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies
• Track safety performance metrics
• Deliver EHS training, toolbox talks, and briefings
• Investigate incidents and produce reports
• Monitor PTW and risk assessments; involve staff in hazard identification
• Step in for the EHS Manager when needed
• Stay updated on EHS legislation and advise on changes
• Support ISO, RecyClass, and other accreditation efforts

What We’re Looking For:

• 3 years EHS experience in UK manufacturing or waste sectors
• IOSH Managing Safely (or working towards)
• Ability to influence change on site
• Risk assessment and legislation knowledge
• Problem-solving and communication skills
• Confident working independently on-site
• Team player with a hands-on approach
• Must have experience in fast paced manufacturing environment
• Pension contribution
• Clear progression path
• Supportive, collaborative team

Hours: Monday to Friday, onsite only (no hybrid)

If you like the look of this Health and Safety Advisor role then click and apply or if you would like further information please contact Katie Maisey at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury.

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