Health & Safety Advisor

Hewett Recruitment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to spearhead compliance and safety initiatives at their Kidderminster site. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Your expertise in Health & Safety legislation and ISO standards will be key in driving initiatives that promote the wellbeing of all staff. Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety and employee health, while making a significant impact on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualified with strong understanding of UK Health & Safety law.
• Experience in manufacturing or facilities setting with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance across sites.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure best practices.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

ISO Standards

IT Skills (MS Office)

Education

NEBOSH Qualification

IOSH Certification

Job description

A new opportunity for a well-established name in manufacturing, who are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead all aspects of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance across their sites in Kidderminster. This is a vital role reporting to the Operations Manager, where you'll drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensure legal compliance, and champion the wellbeing of all staff.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead point of contact for all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality matters across the group.
• Review, update, and embed the company's Health and Safety policies and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with current EHS and Quality legislation and proactively plan for upcoming changes.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure best practices are followed.
• Maintain and work towards ISO accreditations and support third-party audits.
• Lead internal H&S forums and deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support incident and accident investigations, implementing preventative measures.
• Play a key role in new starter inductions and training, promoting a strong safety culture from day one.
• Manage occupational health arrangements and support the business's Mental Health and Wellbeing strategy.
• Oversee supplier safety performance and ensure contractor compliance.
• Provide temporary cover for Facilities Advisor duties, including COSHH assessments and emergency preparedness.

Requirements:

• NEBOSH qualified and IOSH certified.
• A strong understanding of UK Health & Safety law and ISO standards.
• Experience in a manufacturing, operations, or facilities setting.
• Exceptional communication and coaching skills to engage staff at all levels.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and IT skills (MS Office).
• Able to influence, lead and promote continuous improvement across teams.
• Experience supporting MHFA or mental wellbeing programmes (desirable).

Monday to Friday 37.5 hours.

Based in Kidderminster (site based).

£28,500 annual salary.