Health Safety Quality Environment Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in commercial kitchen ventilation systems seeks a Health Safety Quality Environment Advisor in Rochester. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, conducting audits, and developing training plans. Candidates should have significant experience in manufacturing and hold NEBOSH/IOSH certification, with a keen eye for detail and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days holidays

Birthday and UK Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor in a Manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and deliver training plans.
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.

Responsibilities

• Auditing production, monitoring unsafe behavior or breaks in regulations.
• Creating and implementing training plans.
• Managing accident report records and investigating causes of accidents.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Attention to Detail

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH certification

Tools

IT Literate

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23.05.2025

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Job Description:

Our client specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. They offer a complete product portfolio including; Ventilation Canopies, UV technology, Heat Recovery, Service Distribution Units, Ventilated Ceilings, Pollution Control, Fire Suppression, demand based ventilation and complete controls package.

They can offer Maintenance and Service Contracts providing a total turnkey solution from concept to completion and they invests heavily in R&D, and have extensive testing facilities in Rochester, Kent.

Principal purpose or objective of the job

Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of health, safety, quality and environment. To monitor and research new health and safety legislation and best practice, giving guidance on implementation and compliance.

Main duties/key tasks/key result areas

• Auditing production, monitoring any unsafe behaviour or breaks in regulations
• Inspecting production equipment and processes to make sure they are safe
• Focusing on prevention by ensuring equipment maintenance and employee training is up to date
• Creating and implementing training plans
• Assessing risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operations
• Creating safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes
• Sharing information, suggestions, and observations with Management to create consistency in safety standards throughout
• Meeting company health and safety goals
• To manage a H&S Committee and organise bi-annual meetings
• Conduct new starter health and safety inductions
• Support and issue operator and maintenance manuals
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any developments that affect the industry
• Prepare health safety strategies and develop internal policy
• Manging accident report records, investigating causes of accidents, near misses and other unsafe conditions where required and finding the best way to prevent future accidents
• Maintaining ISO14001, ISO9001 and HSE documentation for audits both internal and external
• Produce Method Statement and Risk Assessment for site installations.
• Maintaining RIDDOR records and KPI’s
• Ensuring all first aid equipment is kept safe and up to date
• Maintaining fire drill and PAT testing records
• Managing maintenance contracts for equipment with legislative safety requirements

Candidate Profile

Excellent written and communication skills in order to explain health and safety processes to stakeholders. A highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong background in health and safety regulations. Extensive knowledge of HSE standards, risk management, and compliance. An excellent eye for detail to identify and prevent potential hazards.

Experience/Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor in a Manufacturing environment.
• Previous engineering/technical experience
• NEBOSH /IOSH certified
• IT Literate (Outlook, Work, Excel)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and deliver training plans
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies
• Organisational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail

Remuneration

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 based on experience

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, Life assurance

Holidays: 25 days, Birthday and UK Bank Holidays