Health & Safety Advisor in Liverpool

Energy Jobline ZR; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is looking for a Risk & Assurance Advisor in Liverpool. This role will focus on providing safety and risk management support for hazardous waste operations across the UK. Ideal candidates will have experience in process safety management, ideally with COMAH experience, alongside strong communication skills. The position offers a salary starting from £35,000 with additional benefits including a company car or allowance and a bonus structure.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical and mental health

24-hour virtual GP access

Paid day for volunteering

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with COMAH sites preferred.
• Hands-on health & safety experience required.
• Experience in hazardous waste or engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on safety across COMAH sites.
• Carry out assurance visits and drive improvements.
• Support stakeholders in managing risks effectively.
• Lead hazard studies and safety-related investigations.
• Promote best practices for a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Process safety management expertise

Knowledge of DSEAR and human factors

Strong communication and influencing skills

Motivation to drive improvements

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Risk & Assurance (Hazardous Waste) Advisor to support our hazardous waste business on Risk & Assurance matters. The role reports to the R&A Manager and is part of a close‑knit team expanding through a period of growth while improving our risk culture.

Job Details

• Salary: Starting from £35,000 plus Company Car or allowance, up to 20% Bonus and Veolia benefits
• Location: Northern Sites with a UK wide remit

Benefits

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well‑known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on process safety and health & safety across COMAH sites.
• Carry out assurance visits, monitor progress, and drive improvements with site teams.
• Support and challenge stakeholders to manage risks effectively and build resilience.
• Lead and support investigations, hazard studies, Human Factors Studies, COMAH preparations, and management incident reviews.
• Share lessons learned and promote best practice to shape a proactive safety culture.
• Build strong relationships across the business – from operators to site managers to directors.
• Support the bid process and attend client/customer sites as required.

Qualifications

• Process safety management expertise, ideally with COMAH experience.
• Knowledge of key safety topics: DSEAR, human factors, hazard studies, functional safety.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and hands‑on H&S experience.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and support at all levels.
• Motivation to drive improvements and embed a proactive risk culture.

Desirable

• Experience in hazardous waste, technical safety, or an engineering background.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Next Steps

Apply today so that we can make a difference for the future.