Health & Safety Advisor

Veolia; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental service provider is seeking a Risk & Assurance Advisor to support its hazardous waste business. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor on safety across COMAH sites, conducting assurance visits, and improving risk culture. Ideal candidates will have process safety management expertise, NEBOSH certification, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary with additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus option to purchase 5 additional days

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to a range of health resources

Virtual GP access 24/7

One paid volunteer day each year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Process safety management expertise, ideally with COMAH experience.
• Knowledge of key safety topics: DSEAR, human factors, hazard studies, functional safety.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and support at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on process safety and health & safety across COMAH sites.
• Carry out assurance visits, monitor progress, and drive improvements.
• Support and challenge stakeholders to manage risks effectively.

Skills

Process safety management expertise

Strong communication and influencing skills

Knowledge of DSEAR and human factors

Motivation to drive improvements

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: Competitive plus Company Car or allowance, up to 20% Bonus and Veolia benefits

Location: Northern Sites with a UK wide remit

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus option purchase 5 days
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

The Risk & Assurance (Hazardous Waste) Advisor is critical to supporting the hazardous waste business on Risk & Assurance matters. The role reports to the R&A Manager and has a southern counterpart. You'll be part of a close knit team looking to support the division through a period of growth while improving our risk culture. You'll have a number of important duties, some of which are below:

• Act as a trusted advisor on process safety and health & safety across COMAH sites.
• Carry out assurance visits, monitor progress, and drive improvements with site teams.
• Support and challenge stakeholders to manage risks effectively and build resilience.
• Lead and support investigations, hazard studies, Human Factors Studies, COMAH preparations and management incident reviews.
• Share lessons learned and promote best practice to shape a proactive safety culture.
• Build strong relationships across the business - from operators to site managers to directors.
• Supporting the bid process and attending client/customer sites as required.

What we're looking for:

• Process safety management expertise, ideally with COMAH experience.
• Knowledge of key safety topics: DSEAR, human factors, hazard studies, functional safety.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and hands-on H&S experience.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and support at all levels.
• Motivation to drive improvements and embed a proactive risk culture.

Desirable:

• Experience in hazardous waste, technical safety, or an engineering background.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.