Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Irwin & Colton Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned manufacturing company in Leeds seeks a Health, Safety and Environment Advisor to oversee health, safety and environmental standards. This proactive role involves driving safety performance, managing compliance with legislation, and promoting a safety culture in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a health and safety role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and environmental management systems.
• Practical mindset focused on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Manufacturing in implementing the HSE strategy.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure action on findings.
• Deliver safety training to promote best practice.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation and standards.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Training Delivery

Safety Culture Development

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment Advisor
Leeds
£35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

Are you ready to take ownership of health, safety, and environmental standards in a progressive business?

Do you want to be part of a growing manufacturing business where safety and continuous improvement are front and centre?

Are you confident in your ability to influence safety culture and lead initiatives that make a real difference?

Irwin and Colton has been engaged by a leading, family-owned manufacturing company to recruit a Health, Safety and Environment Advisor. The organisation has a proud history and continues to grow globally, supplying specialist mechanical handling equipment to a wide range of customers.

With strong investment in advanced manufacturing techniques, they're now looking for a proactive HSE professional to help drive forward their safety performance.

Responsibilities of the Health, Safety and Environment Advisor will include:

• Supporting the Head of Manufacturing in implementing the health, safety and environment strategy across the Leeds site
• Conducting risk assessments and audits, and ensuring findings are actioned effectively
• Delivering engaging safety training and toolbox talks to promote understanding and best practice
• Investigating incidents, identifying root causes and working with teams to prevent recurrence
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, and maintaining ISO 45001 and 14001 systems
• Driving a proactive safety culture and supporting behavioural safety initiatives

The ideal Health, Safety and Environment Advisor will have:

• Proven experience in a health and safety role within manufacturing, engineering, or a similar environment
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent
• A solid understanding of health, safety and environmental management systems and legislation
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with the drive to deliver results

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a world leading brand within their field in a professional working environment. If the role is of interest, please contact Scott Whyte on or 01923 963 652.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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