Health and Safety - Environmental Advisor

Manpower; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Oxfordshire is seeking a Health & Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to provide on-site support. This hands-on role is critical for maintaining high standards of safety and environmental compliance, contributing to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. Responsibilities include managing the health & safety management system, conducting risk assessments, and promoting safety initiatives. This position requires expertise in H&S legislation and proactive incident prevention methods.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Experience in conducting safety training and risk assessments.
• Ability to effectively communicate and lead safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate H&S activities in line with policies and statutory requirements.
• Manage the health & safety management system operations.
• Conduct incident/accident investigations and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

Compliance with ISO standards

Job description

A leading manufacturer in Oxfordshire from bespoke completions to maintenance, design, testing, training and technical support are looking for a Health & Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to provide expert, on‑site support at Oxford.

You will act as the local HSE lead for helping them maintain the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement across our operations.

This role is hands‑on, collaborative and critical to our ongoing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. You will work closely with colleagues sharing best practice and ensuring aligned HSE performance across the organisation.

Health & Safety

• Coordinate H&S activities in line with policies and statutory requirements.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the health & safety management system.
• Organise and oversee risk assessments, safety training, occupational health, first aid, fire safety, PPE, COSHH, REACH, DSE and manual handling compliance.
• Recommend and coordinate safety‑related equipment for aircraft maintenance.
• Issue safety alerts, support H&S forums, and encourage open safety communication.
• Conduct incident / accident investigations and ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead site walkarounds, inspections, toolbox talks, and promote proactive incident prevention.
• Participate in internal / external audits and support closure of non‑conformances.