Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Pertemps; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water and wastewater sector is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to implement and ensure compliance with their HSW strategy. This role involves conducting inspections and providing essential support across operational areas. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and a passion for promoting health and safety initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £50,000

Car Allowance of £4,500

26 days holiday increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension up to 12%

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Qualifications

• Holder of the NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Willingness to work towards NEBOSH/NVQ Diploma and Chartered Membership of IOSH.
• Technical knowledge in utilities or construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled inspections of treatment works.
• Liaise with management on HSW performance.
• Review incident investigations and oversee investigations.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor, Reading

Client:

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

In this role, you will help deliver our Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Strategy and ensure compliance with the Thames Water management system, standards, processes, and procedures.

The role is primarily field-based, with some hybrid working. It will require frequent travel, generally within a specified region but occasionally throughout the wider Thames Water supply area.

What you will be doing as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

• Conduct regular scheduled inspections of Thames Water Utilities Ltd. (TWUL) treatment works, including those listed under COMAH.
• Liaise with local management regarding HSW performance and promote HSW initiatives. Provide support, advice, and signposting for all matters relating to HSW.
• Review incident investigations as they arise and, where directed, oversee or lead investigations.
• Attend team meetings for operational teams to support the promotion of HSW initiatives. Attend all department meetings and provide regular updates on activities within your operational areas.
• Build collaborative relationships with contractors to review and maintain performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Undertake fire risk assessments.
• Perform face fit testing.
• Deliver HSW training.
• Contribute to ad-hoc HSW projects and undertake individual projects as defined by your manager.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.

Location: Hybrid - multiple locations.

Working Hours: 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

• A passion for Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, leading by example.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—and the ability to communicate with senior business leaders.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Holder of the NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and a willingness to work towards NEBOSH/NVQ Diploma and Chartered Membership of IOSH.
• Technical knowledge of a related industry (utilities, infrastructure, or construction) is advantageous, though not essential.
• Full UK driving license.

What is in it for you

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car Allowance £4,500 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, up to 12% (employee contribution included).
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Access to our benefits hub with offers and information to support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all, helping communities, people, and the planet thrive. We’re looking for passionate, skilled individuals to help us achieve our goals.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where you can make a difference daily. We provide career development, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Join us to make a positive impact on millions of lives and help protect water resources for future generations.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone and supporting applicants throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove barriers to success and offer assistance when needed.

During crises, we rally together to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you can volunteer as an ambassador, with full training provided, offering a rewarding experience and insight into our business.

Note: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.

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Created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom