Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

HSE Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking a Health Safety and Environment Advisor for a manufacturing site in Greater London. The ideal candidate will support the HSE Manager in implementing health and safety management systems while promoting positive behaviors across the site. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, performing compliance audits, and managing environmental legislation. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing, particularly in the food sector, and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate. The role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in food, beverage, paper, or packaging sectors.
• Proactive and engaging on the factory floor.
• Ability to interact with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the site HSE Management System.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Perform inspections and audits for compliance.
• Support accident investigations and share lessons learned.
• Manage COSHH assessments and documentation.

Skills

Engaging personality

Positive attitude

Good communication

Dynamic interaction

General manufacturing experience

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health Safety and Environment Advisor

Fast Paced Food Manufacturing Organisation

Based, single manufacturing site in Park Royal, Greater London

Salary: £35,000-£45000 per annum

A great opportunity to be a key member of a large, complex manufacturing organisation, which is well invested and where they are passionate about Health and Safety and it is prioritised. They have an impressive safety record but want to drive towards independency, to drive ownership of Health and Safety to the team and ensure the site is operating in a more proactive way, ensuring it is fit for the future. This role has a strong focus on promoting positive behaviours and add value as they progress on their cultural journey. This role is well supported with guidance and mentoring from the on site HSE Manager who is very well embedded in the company.

Role Overview:

• Assist the HSE Manager with the implementation of the site's Health and Safety Management System.
• Be visible and approachable on site, offering support around the factory
• Develop and increase momentum on their cultural journey, proactively encouraging the right behaviours on site.
• Conduct risk assessments and assist departments with implementing appropriate control measures.
• Perform inspections and audits to verify compliance with legislation and internal procedures.
• Support the investigation of accidents, near misses and incidents, validating evidence and ensuring timely close-out of actions. Assist with sharing lessons learned across relevant teams.
• Support departments in developing and maintaining Safe Systems of Work ensuring they are suitable, sufficient, and regularly reviewed in line with operational needs and legal requirements.
• Manage COSHH assessments and ensure the safe use and storage of hazardous substances.
• Maintain up-to-date HSE documentation and records, including training logs, risk assessments, and inspection findings.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of Safety Days and internal safety campaigns to drive engagement across all departments.

• Support the site’s compliance with environmental legislation and internal standards (e.g. waste management, air emissions, spill control).
• Log and follow up on environmental near misses, observations, and improvement actions.
• Assist with site environmental objectives and initiatives (e.g. energy reduction, water savings, waste segregation).
• Help monitor site environmental aspects and impacts in line with ISO 14001 and corporate requirements.
• Support with environmental data collection and reporting, including contributing to group-level sustainability metrics and site performance reviews.
• Exciting projects to help drive alongside the HSE Manager on such as; contractor management systems, LOTO, COSHH and confined space.

Essential characteristics and personality traits :

• Engaging, bubbly and proactive professional
• Positive attitude, who can communicate well on the factory floor
• Dynamic and able to interact well across departments
• General manufacturing experience, ideally food, beverage, paper and packaging
• NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent , (in process or completed)

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration: [e-mail] or call 0121 454 5000

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