Health and Safety Consultant

Midianet; Winsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety compliance organization in Winsford is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. You will manage health and safety policies and procedures, conduct risk assessments, and provide training to staff. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate, strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, and at least 5 years of experience in related sectors. The role offers a competitive annual salary of £45,000-£52,000 and excellent benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with contributions up to 20%

Discretionary bonus up to 5%

Annual on-site medicals

Employee assistance programme

Private healthcare including discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a health and safety role, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or logistics.
• Desirable: Chartered IOSH membership, experience with ISO management systems, environmental awareness, familiarity with COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend preventative measures.
• Deliver health and safety training and awareness sessions.
• Perform regular site inspections and audits.
• Provide expert advice to staff, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to write clear reports and risk assessments

Proficient in Microsoft Office and health & safety management software

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Advisor. Annual Salary: £45,000-£52,000. Location: Winsford. Job Type: Full-time.

Join a leader in their industry; this role is crucial for managing all aspects of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance across operations. You will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.

Responsibilities

• Policy & Compliance:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation and industry standards.
  • Stay updated with changes in legislation and best practices.
• Risk Management:
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend preventative measures.
  • Investigate accidents/incidents and produce reports with corrective actions.
  • Support statutory reporting (e.g., RIDDOR).
• Training & Awareness:
  • Deliver health and safety training and awareness sessions.
  • Promote a safety-conscious culture across all departments.
  • Responsible for the training and support of the onsite mines rescue team.
• Monitoring & Auditing:
  • Perform regular site inspections and audits.
  • Monitor health and safety performance and produce reports for senior management.
• Advisory & Support:
  • Provide expert advice to staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Assist in developing safe systems of work and method statements.
  • Support ISO and other accreditation processes (e.g., ISO 45001).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write clear reports and risk assessments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and health & safety management software.
• Minimum of 5 years\' experience in a health and safety role, preferably in sectors like manufacturing, construction, or logistics.
• Desirable: Chartered IOSH membership, experience with ISO management systems, environmental awareness, familiarity with COSHH.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 20% (12% employee, 8% employer).
• Discretionary bonus up to 5%.
• Annual on-site medicals for all employees.
• Eye tests and basic frame prescriptions.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Bike and Technology scheme.
• Private healthcare including discounted gym membership with Nuffield Health.
• Life assurance - 4 x salary.
• Financial Planning offering.