Health & Safety Advisor

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to provide expert health and safety support, ensure compliance, and drive improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, hold a NEBOSH General Certificate, and demonstrate strong IT skills. This position includes duties such as conducting inspections, producing risk assessments, and liaising with enforcement authorities. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum and hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a Health and Safety Advisor position.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Ability to complete an Enhanced DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety advice and updates on legislation.
• Conduct inspections and produce reports.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities including HSE.
• Produce risk assessments and policy templates.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Relationship-building

IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

CertIOSH Essentials

NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Job description

Our client is a well-established organisation based in Stoke on Trent, providing expert support and guidance to a wide range of businesses. They are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence, offering professional advice and practical solutions to promote safe working environments.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a professional and dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing health and safety support, ensuring internal compliance and delivering continuous improvement initiatives. This is a varied and rewarding position suited to a confident professional who enjoys building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and who takes pride in promoting high safety standards across all areas of work.

Duties for the Health & Safety Advisor will include:

• Provide health and safety advice, including telephone support, updates on legislation, ensuring compliance, and conducting accident investigations
• Produce risk assessments and policy manual templates
• Conduct inspections and product reports following inspection
• Liaise with the Training Coordinator regarding the provisions of training courses
• Liaise with enforcement authorities, including HSE
• Keep up to date with health and safety legislation
• Preparation of monthly KPI reports for the CEO
• Advise the Senior Management Team internally regarding health and safety matters
• Ensure health and safety rules, policies, and procedures are adhered to
• Complete and regularly review risk assessments
• Ensure accidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements are implemented
• Chair monthly meetings relating to health and safety

Requirements for the Health & Safety Advisor role:

• Previous experience in a similar Health and Safety Advisor position
• Must hold a minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent in Health and Safety
• Certified in CertIOSH Essentials
• NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management desirable
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training is desirable
• A driving licence is essential
• Must be able to complete an Enhanced DBS certificate
• High standard of IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Hours:

Monday Thursday 8:30 am 5:00 pm – Friday 9:00 am 3:00 pm

Salary:

GBP30,000 — GBP35,000 Per Annum

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.