Health & Safety Advisor

Lancashire Renewables; Thornton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5% match

Annual leave 27 days

Death in service 4x Salary

Free on-site parking

Sick pay up to 26 weeks

Cycle to work

Training provided

Benefits portal & discounts

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

PPE supplied

Job summary

Lancashire Renewables is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor based at our Thornton site to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, visitors and the environment. You will implement and maintain rigorous safety standards across all operations and promote a transparent, accountable safety culture.

The role requires NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, IOSH/IIRSM membership with CPD, and strong knowledge of waste safety regulations.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Membership of IOSH or IIRSM with CPD.
• Understanding of waste management safety standards.
• Ability to organise and lead on H&S practices.
• Knowledge of emergency response, evacuation, first aid.
• Proficient in documenting and reporting incidents.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health and safety standards across operations.
• Promote safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead safety protocols for employees and visitors.
• Maintain incident reporting and records.

Skills

NEBOSH GC

IOSH/IIRSM

Waste regs knowledge

H&S leadership

Emergency response

Documentation & reporting

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Salary: Up to £41,070.12

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 16:00pm

Benefits

• Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
• Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• We provide role‑specific training to equip employees with the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles effectively.
• Benefits portal including lifestyle savings.
• Wellbeing support for mental health.
• All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

What you’ll be doing

The Health & Safety Advisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring the health, safety and well‑being of our employees, visitors, and the environment. The post holder will be responsible for implementing and maintaining rigorous organisational health and safety standards and protocols across all operational activities, cultivating a safety‑oriented mindset, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while promoting transparency and accountability in all health and safety matters.

What you will bring

• Recognised Health & Safety Qualification - NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Membership of IOSH or IIRSM with evidence of continued professional development.
• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations, standards, and codes of practise relevant to waste management.
• Proven ability to effectively organise and lead on Health and Safety best practise.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans, first aid and crisis management protocols.
• Documentation and reporting – proficient at maintaining accurate records and completing incident reports and effectively communicate findings to the relevant.
• Strong ICT skills particularly with the use of Microsoft Office applications (word, excel and power point).

What we offer you

• Competitive salary.
• Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
• Death in Service cover – 4 x Salary.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Role‑specific training.
• Benefits portal including lifestyle savings and discounts.
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

Who are we?

Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract.

Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.

Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable household waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.

Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.

We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.

Candidates should apply with an up‑to‑date CV by Friday 6th November 2026.

Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.

All roles are subject to the following:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a zero‑tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out periodic random tests