Health & Safety Advisor

Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

23 days annual leave + BH

Car allowance £350/month

Wellness programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Rygor Group is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor to support its nationwide operations. The role combines site visits with hybrid working, requiring regular travel and close collaboration with site managers and technicians.

With a minimum of two years in UK health and safety roles, you will help manage risk, lead investigations, and contribute to ISO 9001/14001/45001 compliance while fostering a proactive safety culture across 20+ locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' UK Health & Safety experience in an operational environment.
• Experience in automotive, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, transport, or workshops.
• Good understanding of UK health and safety legislation including RIDDOR.
• Experience completing risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, hands-on health and safety support at managers and technicians across 20+ locations.
• Deliver training, briefings, and coaching to promote safe day-to-day practices.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 systems and regulatory compliance.
• Develop risk assessments and safe working procedures with operational leaders.
• Act as a visible health and safety advisor across the business.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

UK operational environment

Interpersonal communication

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Job description

Multi-site role with a mix of site-based and remote/hybrid working (you will ideally be based within reach of Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire)
£40,000pa. Monthly car allowance of £350
Mon – Fri - 9:00 - 5:30 (40 hours)

Your Role's Purpose

Are you a practical Health & Safety professional who enjoys being out on site, building relationships, and helping people stay safe at work? Rygor Group is looking for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support their nationwide network of automotive and commercial vehicle operations. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you'll work closely with managers and technicians across more than 20 UK locations, helping to create safe, productive workplaces while supporting continuous improvement across the business.

As a trusted advisor, you'll provide practical guidance on health and safety matters, conduct site visits and audits, support investigations, and help managers confidently manage risk within their teams. This role would suit someone with at least two years' UK Health & Safety experience in an operational environment such as automotive, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, transport, fleet, or workshop operations. You'll be someone who enjoys engaging with people, influencing positive behaviours, and making a visible impact across the business every day.

You won't be expected to be on the road five days a week and, in most cases, are likely to spend around two to three days visiting sites, although this will vary depending on business needs.

This is a hands‑on, operational role and the successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for Health & Safety matters across the business, working closely with managers and site teams to provide practical support and guidance.

Where You’ll Add Value

• Provide practical, hands‑on health and safety support that helps managers and technicians work confidently, safely, and effectively
• Deliver training, briefings, and coaching that empowers colleagues to take ownership of health and safety in their day‑to‑day work
• Promote a positive safety culture where people feel comfortable raising concerns, reporting near misses, and sharing ideas for improvement
• Support over 20 UK locations through regular site visits, inspections, and audits, helping identify risks and drive continuous improvement
• Work closely with managers to develop risk assessments, safe systems of work, and practical solutions that keep people safe while supporting operational performance
• Lead and support incident and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and RIDDOR reporting where required
• Help maintain compliance with UK health and safety legislation and support the ongoing development of our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues at all levels, becoming a visible and approachable source of health and safety support and guidance
• Provide practical, proportionate advice that balances operational needs with high health and safety standards
• Champion environmental best practice through the safe management of waste, chemicals, and workshop processes across the business

Skills & Behaviours Required for this Role:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Health & Safety Practitioner, Advisor, or similar role within the UK
• Practical experience applying health and safety principles within operational environments, rather than predominantly office-based or theoretical roles
• Experience within automotive, commercial vehicle, workshop, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, transport, or similar industries
• Good understanding of UK health and safety legislation and reporting requirements, including RIDDOR
• Experience completing risk assessments, developing safe systems of work, and supporting incident investigations
• Confident building relationships and influencing positive health and safety behaviours at all levels of the business
• A practical, hands‑on approach, with the ability to provide sensible solutions that support both safety and operational effectiveness
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites
• Self‑motivated and organised, with the ability to manage priorities across multiple locations
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively when required
• Experience of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems would be advantageous
• Demonstrates Rygor's values of being Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful in day‑to‑day work
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• 23 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
• Working for a workplace which champions women .
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat‑leave policy.
• Access to their wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Reward and recognition programmes, including their annual Rygor Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Rygor Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in‑house training.
• Rygor Auto and Rygor Service Solutions are Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accredited

Rygor Group are an award‑winning, multi‑franchise Dealer Group with branches across England, offering extensive coverage for customers throughout the M5, M4 and M42 corridors. Their business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with significant investment in site renovations nationwide and exciting expansions, including the launch of a brand‑new Mercedes‑Benz Passenger Car Aftersales facility in 2024.

Their commitment to excellence has earned them multiple industry and network awards, and in 2025, they were proud to be named Employer of the Year at the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. They also received the Silver award for their onboarding experience at the ICE awards, meaning that if you're considering a new career with Rygor, you can be confident you'll receive an award-winning induction and support from day one.

They are officially a Great Place to Work™ (multiple years running), and their company culture truly reflects their core values: Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of what they do and so is creating an environment where the team can thrive.

Rygor Group comprises a diverse collection of UK automotive businesses, with a primary focus on trucks, vans, coaches, passenger cars, armoured vehicles, body repairs and coachbuilding. Through the hard work of their team members, they have secured their position as one of the UK’s top automotive Groups, with a turnover of circa £300m a year.

Rygor Auto consists of three renowned brands: Mercedes-Benz, SAIC Maxus, and Higer Buses. They are home to the largest UK dealer group for Mercedes-Benz Commercial vehicles, and also offer passenger car aftersales at select locations.

Rygor Plantis an official partner of Hyundai, Mecalac, and Dieci. They offer a diverse range of high-performance equipment designed to meet the demands of sectors including construction, agriculture, rail, roadworks, aggregates, and beyond.

Rygor Service Solutionsis their independent fleet workshop division, specialising in full management of commercial vehicle fleets within customers' premises, or totally mobile servicing solutions. They look after some of the UK’s largest fleets, including Tesco, Ocado, and Brakes. And are committed to keeping them on the road, serving their customers.

Rygor Land Systemssupply vehicles and systems for military, humanitarian and security operations. With a dedicated and focused team that can provide exacting customers with the support required to deliver the capability needed by operational staff located in the harshest environments around the world.

£40,000 pa. Monthly car allowance of £350