Health & Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in food manufacturing is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a growing food manufacturer in Kent. The role involves supporting line managers, leading safety audits, and maintaining compliance with health & safety legislation. Candidates must hold a NEBOSH Certificate and have experience in a similar position. The salary ranges from £45,000 to £50,000 plus a bonus. Apply now to join a company committed to building a robust Health & Safety culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support line managers with risk assessments.
• Deliver team briefings and in-house safety training.
• Lead regular site inspections and audits.
• Manage contractor safety and site works.
• Stay current with health & safety legislation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulatory and legal framework

Auditing experience

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Experience in delivering face to face training

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Health & Safety Advisor

£45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus

Kent

Job reference: GG/3360

Overview

This is your opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturer in Kent to help drive forward their Health & Safety agenda.

The company is going from strength to strength and as it does there is a big opportunity to build and put your stamp on an already robust Health & Safety culture.

The Role

The successful Health & Safety Advisor will:

• Support line managers with risk assessments, work instructions, and safety documentation sign-offs
• Deliver team briefings, toolbox talks, and in-house safety training to drive awareness and compliance
• Lead regular site inspections, audits, and accident investigations, using findings to drive improvements
• Maintain and develop the company Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 standards
• Manage contractor safety, including inductions, documentation, and coordination of site works
• Contribute to the site’s environmental programme and aspect/impact assessments
• Stay current with health & safety legislation and communicate updates across the business
• Deputise for the Health, Safety & Facilities Manager and represent H&S in key meetings.

The Candidate

The successful Health & Safety Advisor will have:

• A NEBOSH Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulatory and legal framework.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Auditing experience.
• Experience in delivering face to face training.

Next Steps

To apply for this Health & Safety Advisor role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463222578 or [e-mail] quoting reference GG/3360.

About Your Recruitment Agency

Gregory Walker is a specialist food and drink manufacturing recruitment agency. We are on a mission to provide the most efficient, transparent and enjoyable recruitment service in the industry.

Here is our most recent candidate recommendation: “Gregory Walker got in touch about a role on a Thursday and within 6 days everything was sorted, and I’d accepted the role. Easy to work with and great communication which is everything!”