Health And Safety - Environmental Advisor

Manpower UK Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Oxfordshire seeks a Health & Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to provide on-site support. The successful candidate will coordinate H&S activities, manage health & safety systems, and ensure compliance with regulations. Essential qualifications include a NEBOSH certificate and experience in advisory roles. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits such as private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee purchase schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety & Environment advisory role is essential.
• Ability to interpret legislation and technical requirements.
• Calm and patient demeanor with effective influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate H&S activities in line with policies.
• Manage health & safety management system operations.
• Conduct incident investigations and ensure reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH-approved qualification

Degree in H&S, risk management, or related

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.

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.

Environment

• Support daily management of the Environmental Management System.
• Coordinate waste management and recycling strategies in line with legislation.
• Ensure emergency response plans remain robust and effective.
• Manage environmental aspects/impacts linked to operational activities.
• Support compliance and audit activities for ISO 14001.

Essential

• Experience in a Health & Safety & Environment advisory role.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or IOSH‑approved qualification.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and technical requirements.
• Calm, patient, assertive and able to influence effectively.

Desirable

• Degree in H&S, risk management, engineering, management, construction or related areas.
• Training qualification.

Personality

• You need to be really dedicated and have good all‑round communication with staff, dealing with the policies and procedures, checking all medicals are up to date.
• Personable, approachable and professional.
• Strong communicator at all levels.
• Thorough, diligent and pragmatic.
• Adaptable to changing organisational needs.
• Energetic, proactive, creative and flexible.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto enrolled into the company Retirement Fund – 6% employee 4% basic
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology (employee purchase scheme)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health‑care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Relocation package
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will‑writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)