Health Safety Environment Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Irlam; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to provide support and guidance across a manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and proven experience in health and safety within a manufacturing environment. The role involves conducting risk assessments, training sessions, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Competitive salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 and strong progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

23 days annual holiday

Company Pension

Life Assurance - 3 x salary

Great progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support and guidance.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits.
• Support development of safe systems of work.
• Investigate accidents and prepare reports.
• Monitor and report on HSE performance indicators.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Health & Safety regulations knowledge

Influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

HSE Advisor – Manchester

£30,000 - £35,000

Our client are a specialist manufacturer with a growing client base and supply into household names. They are part of a wider group with long term expansion plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE support and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees across the site.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the development and review of safe systems of work, method statements, and COSHH assessments.
• Assist in the delivery of HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and training sessions to employees and contractors.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents; prepare reports, root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor and report on key HSE performance indicators, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR, Environmental Permitting Regulations).
• Promote employee engagement and a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Support ISO management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001).

Essential experience and qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent in Health & Safety.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Competent in conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.

Benefits

• 23 days annual holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance - 3 x salary
• Great progression opportunities

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

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