Health & Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial processing organisation in Maidstone is looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to support operational teams and ensure compliance with UK legislation. You will champion safety standards, lead risk assessments, and act as an advisor to management. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience, a NEBOSH General Certificate, and strong communication skills. The salary ranges from £38,000 to £46,000, accompanied by benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience in manufacturing, waste, construction, or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health & Safety standards to empower site teams.
• Lead risk assessments for safety improvements.
• Take ownership of incident investigations.
• Conduct proactive inspections and audits.
• Act as a trusted advisor for safe working practices.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Effective communication

Influence at all levels

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Maidstone, Kent

Permanent

£38,000 - £46,000 + Package Benefits

We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading industrial processing organisation at their site in Maidstone. Working within an established UK SHEQ structure, you will support operational teams, ensure compliance with legislation, and help maintain a strong, positive safety culture across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the delivery of Group Health & Safety standards, empowering site teams to work safely and confidently.
• Lead meaningful risk assessments that drive practical, effective safety improvements across operations.
• Take ownership of incident and near-miss investigations, helping the site learn, adapt, and continuously improve.
• Carry out proactive inspections and audits, identifying opportunities to enhance safety performance and culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and supervisors, providing clear guidance that shapes safe, compliant working practices.

About You

• Experience in Health & Safety within manufacturing, waste, construction, logistics, industrial processing, or similar high-risk environments.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) essential; IOSH membership desirable.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and support at all levels.

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Vacancy Owner: Daniel Kuijper | (url removed) | (+44) (phone number removed)