Health & Safety Adviser

Smiths News; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in England is seeking a Health & Safety Adviser to enhance workplace safety and drive a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH National Diploma and experience in a manufacturing or high-performance environment. Responsibilities include risk assessments, incident investigations, compliance audits, and safety training. A proactive approach and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role, along with knowledge of key health and safety regulations. Salary ranges from £55,000 to £60,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Essential NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent.
• Desirable auditing qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or high-performance environment.
• Strong knowledge of key H&S areas.

Responsibilities

• Support departments in developing and maintaining Risk Assessments.
• Lead accident and incident investigations.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.
• Promote safety awareness through toolbox talks.
• Advise on COSHH and PPE.

Skills

NEBOSH National Diploma

Auditing qualification

Knowledge of PUWER

Knowledge of DSEAR

Knowledge of LOLER

Knowledge of COSHH

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving a culture of continuous improvement? We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Adviser to join our team and play a key role in supporting health and safety across all areas of our business, including shop floor, testing facilities, trackside, commercial and off‑site teams.

Health & Safety Adviser

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting departments in developing and maintaining Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and SOPs.
• Leading accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and action planning.
• Conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal and legal standards.
• Promoting safety awareness through toolbox talks and collaboration with the H&S committee.
• Advising on COSHH, PPE, and other key safety topics.
• Supporting contractor control, RAMS reviews, and statutory inspections.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent) – essential.
• Auditing qualification – desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing or high‑performance environment.
• Strong knowledge of PUWER, DSEAR, LOLER, COSHH, and other key H&S areas.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• A resilient, empathetic, and engaging approach to influencing change.

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