Health & Safety Advisor

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor in Scotland to implement policies and drive safety culture at a key energy facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in health and safety management, ideally in the energy sector, and hold a NEBOSH qualification. This site-based role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £46,000 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification is essential; membership of a recognized body preferred.
• Experience in health and safety management, especially in energy or power sectors.
• Knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and develop health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and investigations to improve performance.
• Monitor and report health and safety performance.

Skills

Incident investigation

Risk management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Advisor

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional with strong knowledge of UK legislation and ISO standards, capable of influencing continuous improvement, and committed to ensuring a safe, compliant, and proactive workplace. This site-based role will play a pivotal part in driving a positive health and safety culture at a key operational energy from waste facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and development of health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems in alignment with ISO 45001 and group requirements.
• Provide professional guidance and support to site teams, conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations to drive performance improvements.
• Monitor and report on health and safety performance, escalating risks and shortfalls to senior management as necessary.
• Chair the site Health & Safety Committee and represent the site at the UK Health & Safety Committee Forum.
• Support outage planning and execution, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, permits, and risk assessments.

Candidate Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (minimum); membership of a recognised professional body preferred.
• Proven experience in health and safety management, ideally within the Energy from Waste, Biomass, or wider power generation sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, ISO standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrable skills in incident investigation, audit processes, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £40,000 - £46,000 (DOE).
• Opportunity to work within a growing and future-focused energy sector.
• Site-based role with the chance to take ownership of H&S initiatives at a key facility.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture, with strong leadership engagement.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including support with further qualifications and training.

This is a fantatstic opportunity for a driven and motivated individual. Please apply Altera Recruitment Group with your most up-to-date CV