Health & Safety Advisor

Wotech; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. In this full-time role, you will advise managers and supervisors, conduct inspections, and foster a strong safety culture. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and making a difference in waste management. With a competitive salary, generous leave, and various benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while contributing to environmental efforts. If you are proactive and passionate about safety, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On the job training

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar advisory role, preferably in waste management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise Managers on health and safety compliance and legislation.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and audits.
• Provide training and guidance to staff at all levels.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Membership of IOSH

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health

Job description

Wotech Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Health & Safety Advisor

Salary: £34,520 - £43,151 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Edinburgh EFW, EH22 1SX

As a Health & Safety Advisor at FCC Environment, you will advise Managers and Supervisors on all safety, health, and welfare matters to ensure the Company complies with its statutory obligations, ensuring a safe working environment and maintaining the wellbeing of staff, contractors, and visitors.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On the job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Advising Managers and Supervisors to ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare obligations
• Keeping up to date with relevant health and safety legislation and advising on any changes
• Supporting and coaching operational teams to improve health and safety standards
• Conducting health and safety inspections and audits, preparing reports, and recommending improvements
• Investigating accidents and near misses and recording findings
• Leading and participating in the development of a strong health and safety culture
• Liaising with external regulatory authorities as required
• Providing training and guidance to staff at all levels
• Monitoring performance and developing initiatives to improve safety outcomes

What are we looking for?

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent)
• Membership of IOSH
• Strong knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
• Experience in a similar advisory role (experience in the Waste Disposal, Recycling, Collections, or Quarries industry would be an advantage)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Full UK driving license

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation's leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland, and Wales and employ around 4,200 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK's waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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