Health & Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor to enhance safety standards across various operational sites. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with ISO standards and fostering a culture of health and safety within the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting audits, delivering training, and implementing improvements to safety practices. If you are passionate about health and safety and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity offers a supportive workplace with ongoing training and development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional 3 days holiday for Christmas shutdown

Ongoing training program

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety roles with ISO standards knowledge.
• Ability to create compelling presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental advice.
• Conduct internal and external site inspections for compliance.
• Coordinate SHEQ-related training and audits.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

ISO 9001 Knowledge

ISO 14001 Knowledge

ISO 45001 Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Presentation Skills

Education

IOSH Qualification

NEBOSH Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Health & Safety Advisor. Reporting to the SHEQ manager, the SHEQ Officer will work with all relevant departments, particularly with the operational functions of the business. Ensuring all Integrated Management System and ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards, policies, and procedures are developed, rolled out, administered, and maintained. This role will involve being office/hybrid based and also visiting project sites to carry out SHEQ audits.

Health & Safety Advisor - General duties include:

1. To provide general Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental advice specific to the business needs and continuously advising on good practice and statutory obligations.
2. Ensure Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment are firmly embedded with all employees and they are suitably inducted on SHEQ.
3. Track compliance with company documentation that is applicable to meeting our ISO obligations.
4. Maintain ISO standards and accreditations and assist in attaining further standards in line with the business’s overall strategic direction.
5. Proactively monitor SHEQ compliance across all sites and implement improvements, utilizing available technology.
6. Coordinate SHEQ-related working groups and committees.
7. Coordinate and deliver in-house training on SHEQ topics.
8. Carry out internal audits of Health, Safety, Environmental processes, and measure performance.
9. Conduct internal and external site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are being properly implemented and adhered to.

Essential requirements for the role:

• Ability to work within a highly dynamic environment and build relationships with a broad variety of colleagues.
• Willingness to undertake further education and learning to support the business.
• Previous experience in a health and safety role.
• Experience and knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to create compelling presentations and reports.

Desirable:

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Auditor experience/skills.
• Previous experience in the events and temporary structures industry.

The employment package on offer for the Health & Safety Advisor includes:

• £30,000 to £35,000 DOE (based on 40 hours).
• Monday to Friday.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Additional 3 days holiday for the Christmas shutdown.
• Ongoing training program.