Health & Safety Advisor

VEA Telecoms Ltd; Coleshill CP; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications infrastructure provider in the UK seeks a Health and Safety Advisor. This field-based role involves conducting site audits, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and delivering safety training. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH General Certificate, a strong understanding of UK H&S legislation, and excellent communication skills. Flexibility is essential due to required regional travel.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven H&S experience in telecoms, utilities, or construction.
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum of 4 site audits per day.
• Complete reports and close-out non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Identify unsafe practices and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and project-specific safety training.
• Participate in incident investigations.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Health and Safety experience

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

NEBOSH Construction preferred

Job description

Birmingham (with travel across operational regions)
Full-time
£34,000 per annum + company van + fuel card
Immediate start available

About VEA Telecoms

VEA Telecoms is a fast-growing provider of telecom infrastructure and services, with an expanding footprint across multiple UK regions. We deliver build, installation, and maintenance solutions to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

The Opportunity

To support our continued growth and uphold our safety commitments, we are recruiting a Health and Safety Advisor. This is a key role responsible for providing hands-on H&S support across build sites, home installations, and network maintenance operations.

This is a field-based position (80% site, 20% office) where you'll work closely with site teams, supervisors, and management to ensure compliance, promote a positive safety culture, and respond proactively to issues and incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a minimum of 4 site audits per day across regional operations

Complete clear, concise reports and ensure timely close-out of non-conformance reports (NCRs)

Identify unsafe practices, recurring issues, and near misses, implementing corrective actions

Deliver toolbox talks, daily briefings, and project-specific safety training

Participate in incident investigations with accurate root cause analysis and learning outcomes

Review and assist with RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements)

Maintain compliance registers for training, incidents, and equipment

Monitor and advise on adherence to CDM Regulations and internal H&S policies

Ensure completion of QA checks before site handovers

Support SHEQ administration, including documentation on Zoho

Requirements

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH Construction preferred)

Proven H&S experience in telecoms, utilities, or construction

Working knowledge of Civils, Streetworks, and Working at Height practices

Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation

Excellent communication and reporting skills

Proactive, practical mindset with the ability to work independently

Full UK driving license

What We Offer

A supportive and growing company culture with real impact on operational safety

The opportunity to drive positive change and shape site safety practices

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about health and safety and ready to make a real difference in a hands-on role, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a brief cover note.
Ideally based near Birmingham but regional travel is required, so flexibility is key.