Health & Safety Advisor

Etex Group; Stirling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable construction company in Stirling is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Advisor. You will prioritize EHS compliance, promote a Zero Harm culture, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in a relevant role and a NEBOSH Certificate. This position allows for significant impact on workplace safety and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• NEBOSH Certificate (or currently working towards).
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and safety management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promote a Zero Harm culture by encouraging safe behaviours.
• Attend and support EHS meetings to share best practices.
• Maintain and analyse EHS data systems and incident reports.
• Support incident investigations and audits.
• Collaborate with line managers on risk assessments.

Skills

Health & Safety Advisory experience

Strong influencing skills

Understanding of ISO 45001

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well‑being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever‑evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Health and Safety Advisor in Stirling!

We’re looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health and Safety Advisor to play a key role in supporting all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) compliance across our operational site. Reporting to the EHS Manager, you’ll help ensure legal and corporate requirements are met, the site remains audit‑ready, and a positive safety culture is actively promoted. With strong leadership and collaboration skills, you will drive continuous improvement, maintain incident reporting systems, support performance planning, and contribute to the development and delivery of EHS strategies that keep our people and environment safe.

What you’ll do:

• Promote a Zero Harm culture by encouraging safe behaviours and challenging unsafe practices.
• Attend and support EHS meetings at local, national, and regional levels to share best practices.
• Stay up to date with legislation and corporate standards, advising managers on compliance requirements.
• Maintain and analyse EHS data systems, dashboards, and incident reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the EHS Committee by managing meeting actions and documentation.
• Contribute to ongoing EHS improvements, including Safety Improvement Plans, training, and documentation simplification.
• Assist with Management of Change processes, Permits to Work, and contractor safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with line managers to improve risk assessments and develop clear work instructions.
• Ensure effective implementation of Etex Standards across the site.
• Represent EHS during external audits, inspections, and corporate visits.
• Manage contractor inductions and maintain the contractor register.
• Support incident investigations, audits, and timely follow‑up on actions.
• Contribute to annual performance planning with a focus on high‑priority risks.
• Support operational and senior management to apply EHS policies and legislation effectively.
• Assist in planning and executing internal and external audits.
• Engage with project teams to ensure EHS is considered at all stages of delivery.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• NEBOSH Certificate (or currently working towards)
• Strong influencing skills with the confidence to challenge and engage at all levels
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and safety management systems (advantageous)

We are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.