Health & Safety Advisor 6 month fixed term

Solus - an Aviva company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance and mitigate risks across multiple sites. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the UK HSE Lead, providing crucial support in health and safety strategy implementation. You will conduct audits, risk assessments, and provide solutions to challenges, making a real impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holiday options. If you're passionate about health and safety, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Company pension scheme

33 days holiday

Discounts on Aviva products

Participation in Save As You Earn scheme

Supportive policies

Wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a health & safety advisory role, preferably multisite.
• Experience in high-risk mechanical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory health and safety requirements.
• Conduct HS&E audits and risk assessments.
• Provide advice and support on health, safety, and environment matters.

Skills

Health & Safety Advisory

Risk Assessment

NEBOSH General Certificate

5S Principles

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor 6 month fixed term

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Overview

Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference, constantly learn new things, and work at the forefront of technology as part of the Aviva family?

Responsibilities

The Role: The role aims to prevent Solus breaching statutory compliance by ensuring that each site is in full compliance with Solus requirements and mitigations put in place. This crucial role provides support to the UK HSE Lead and offers advice and support to all sites and head office teams on Health, Safety, and Environment matters. The UK HSE Advisor will assist in delivering the health and safety strategy and manage the day-to-day operations of the HSE management system.

Key Outputs:

• Ensure Solus adheres to statutory requirements
• Identify and manage risks with appropriate controls
• Conduct HS&E Audits
• Conduct Risk Assessments / SWPs
• Produce statistics / reports
• Investigate accidents, including root cause analysis
• Perform Noise Assessments
• Carry out DSE Workstation assessments
• Conduct COSHH Assessments
• Assess Tool HAV
• Research new equipment, chemicals, and PPE to ensure the least hazardous options are used
• Resolve, report, and escalate issues
• Provide solutions to challenges
• Advise and support all sites
• Deputise for UK HSE Lead during holidays
• Review OHO reports and statutory inspection reports
• Attend meetings as requested by UK HSE Lead

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate qualified
• Proven experience in a health & safety advisory role, preferably multisite or large single site
• Experience in high-risk mechanical environments preferred
• Operational management experience is a plus
• Knowledge of 5S principles and environmental requirements

About Solus

Solus, owned by Aviva, is a leading UK vehicle repair company, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average with a 4.6/5 customer rating. Recognized for its apprenticeship program and industry awards, Solus is committed to shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), with buy/sell options
• Up to 40% discounts on Aviva products and other retailers
• Participation in the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme
• Supportive policies including parental and carers leave
• Wellbeing tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access

At Solus, we value inclusivity and encourage all applicants. If you're excited but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—please contact us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.