Health & Safety Auditor

VEA Telecoms UK; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

VEA Telecoms is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support operational safety across multiple sites. In this field-based role, you'll conduct audits, provide training, and promote a positive safety culture. The opportunity offers a competitive salary, company van, and a chance to shape site safety practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van + fuel card

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven H&S experience in telecoms, utilities, or construction.
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits and ensure compliance.
• Deliver training and toolbox talks.
• Participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Communication

Reporting

Proactive mindset

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH Construction (preferred)

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Birmingham (with travel across operational regions)

Full-time

£34,000 per annum + company van + fuel card

Immediate start available

About VEA Telecoms

VEA Telecoms is a fast-growing provider of telecom infrastructure and services, with an expanding footprint across multiple UK regions. We deliver build, installation, and maintenance solutions to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

The Opportunity

To support our continued growth and uphold our safety commitments, we are recruiting a Health and Safety Advisor. This is a key role responsible for providing hands-on H&S support across build sites, home installations, and network maintenance operations.

This is a field-based position (80% site, 20% office) where you'll work closely with site teams, supervisors, and management to ensure compliance, promote a positive safety culture, and respond proactively to issues and incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum of 4 site audits per day across regional operations
• Complete clear, concise reports and ensure timely close-out of non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Identify unsafe practices, recurring issues, and near misses, implementing corrective actions
• Deliver toolbox talks, daily briefings, and project-specific safety training
• Participate in incident investigations with accurate root cause analysis and learning outcomes
• Review and assist with RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements)
• Maintain compliance registers for training, incidents, and equipment
• Monitor and advise on adherence to CDM Regulations and internal H&S policies
• Ensure completion of QA checks before site handovers
• Support SHEQ administration, including documentation on Zoho
  
  
  

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH Construction preferred)
• Proven H&S experience in telecoms, utilities, or construction
• Working knowledge of Civils, Streetworks, and Working at Height practices
• NRSWA accreditation (desirable)
• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Proactive, practical mindset with the ability to work independently
• Full UK driving license
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum
• Company van + fuel card
• A supportive and growing company culture with real impact on operational safety
• The opportunity to drive positive change and shape site safety practices
  
  
  

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about health and safety and ready to make a real difference in a hands-on role, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a brief cover note.

Ideally based near Birmingham but regional travel is required, so flexibility is key.