Health & Safety Advisor — Field Travel, Training & Benefits

BEAR Scotland Limited

Perth

Hybrid

GBP 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension match (employer)

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Job summary

BEAR Scotland Limited in Perth is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery and continuous improvement of our Health & Safety Management System across Scotland. You will provide practical advice, train staff, and work with operations to ensure legal and industry compliance.

This hybrid role requires a full UK driving licence, IOSH membership, and a Lead Auditor qualification. You’ll travel to sites, conduct audits, and help develop safer working practices while supporting the

Qualifications

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across contracts.
Membership of IOSH (or working towards Chartered status).
Lead Auditor qualification in Health & Safety, Quality or Environmental Management Systems.
Working knowledge of ISO Management Systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
Experience within roads maintenance, construction, civil engineering or a related operational environment. (Desirable)
Knowledge of Traffic Management and Chapter 8 requirements. (Desirable)
Experience delivering training and facilitating workshops.(Desirable)
Experience engaging with clients, regulators and supply chain partners. (Desirable)

Responsibilities

Maintaining and developing the Health & Safety Legal and Other Requirements Register.
Supporting the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s integrated Health & Safety Management System.
Conducting internal audits, compliance reviews and inspections to ensure best practice and legal compliance.
Providing professional Health & Safety advice and guidance to managers, employees, clients and supply chain partners.
Leading and supporting incident reporting, investigations and the identification of corrective actions.
Preparing and presenting Health & Safety reports, statistics, performance data and award submissions.
Delivering inductions, toolbox talks and internal Health & Safety training programmes.
Coordinating Health, Safety & Environment Committee activities and representing Health & Safety interests within joint ventures and industry groups.
Liaising with regulatory bodies, external stakeholders and certification providers.
Undertaking regular site and depot visits across our contracts to monitor compliance and support operational teams.
Reviewing and developing Health & Safety documentation, procedures and management system updates.
Working collaboratively with supply chain partners and service providers to promote continuous improvement and best practice.
Supporting Health & Safety Management Reviews through the provision of performance data and recommendations.