Health & Safety Advisor

FCC Environment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste and resource management company in Maidstone is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor. This role involves advising on safety, health, and welfare matters, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and hold a NEBOSH certificate. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Flexible benefits, including Gymflex membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Health & Safety role.
• Good knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Advise on all safety, health, and welfare matters to ensure statutory compliance.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, maintaining accurate records.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses.

Skills

Experience in a similar Health & Safety role

Good knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent)

Member of IOSH

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Health & Safety Advisor

Salary: £37,477 - £46,847

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location & Postcode: Allington EFW, ME16 0LE

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. You will be a focal point for Health and Safety best practice, providing advice, guidance, assistance, and support to ensure continual improvement and compliance across the Group.

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 and many more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Advise on all safety, health, and welfare matters to ensure statutory compliance
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and communicate changes
• Conduct and review risk assessments, maintaining accurate records
• Recommend control measures and advise on PPE standards
• Carry out health and safety inspections/audits and prepare reports
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, recording findings
• Advise on training/certification needs to meet legal standards
• Support the development and implementation of Health & Safety Plans
• Deliver Health & Safety training and promote a positive safety culture
• Liaise with external regulatory authorities as required
• Prohibit unsafe work activities where serious risk exists

What are we looking for?

• Essential: Experience in a similar Health & Safety role
• Advantageous: Experience in the Waste Disposal, Recycling, Collections, or Quarries Industry
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent)
• Member of IOSH
• Good knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Passionate about understanding and meeting customer needs
• Collaborative approach, adding value to decision-making
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• Problem-solving abilities and sound judgement
• Flexible and able to respond positively to change
• Full UK driving licence
• Honest, responsible, and respectful conduct
• Compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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