Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Irwin & Colton Limited; Irvine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected manufacturing business in Irvine, Scotland seeks a Health, Safety and Environment Advisor to enhance safety standards in construction and maintenance projects. You will support site teams in compliance and incident investigations while promoting a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in health and safety, strong communication skills, and a NEBOSH qualification. Excellent compensation of £40,000 - £42,000 plus benefits offered.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety position, ideally within construction, maintenance, or facilities management.
• Practical and hands-on approach, comfortable on site and engaging with teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting site teams with construction, maintenance, and CDM compliance.
• Providing guidance, training, and support on HSE standards.
• Assisting in the development and improvement of safety management systems.
• Supporting incident investigations and promoting safety communications.
• Helping manage contractors and ensuring HSE standards are maintained.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Influencing safe behaviours

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Irvine, North Ayrshire
£40,000 - £42,000 + Excellent Benefits

Do you enjoy working on construction and CDM projects within a busy manufacturing environment?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected manufacturing business with a strong reputation for safety and compliance. The role focuses on construction, maintenance, and CDM-related activities, giving you exposure to a wide range of projects across the site.

Working closely with the Health, Safety and Environment Manager, you'll help maintain high standards, support safety initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement across both operational and project-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting site teams with construction, maintenance, and CDM compliance
• Acting as a trusted advisor, providing guidance, training, and support on HSE standards, audits, and risk management
• Assisting in the development, maintenance, and improvement of safety management systems
• Supporting incident investigations, toolbox talks, and safety communications to promote a proactive safety culture
• Helping manage contractors and ensuring robust HSE standards are maintained across projects

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety position, ideally within construction, maintenance, or facilities management
• A practical, hands‑on approach, comfortable being on site and engaging with teams at all levels
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to influence safe behaviours
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent professional qualification

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leader in their field. For further details and to apply please contact Scott Whyte on or 01923 963 652.