HS Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Bolton; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free travel pass for you and family

25 days' annual leave plus bank and UK

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

38-hour working week

Zusammenfassung

Principal People Recruitment is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor for Greater Manchester, based at the Bolton head office and supporting four sites. You will provide hands-on H&S guidance, conduct audits and drive improvements across transport, logistics and engineering environments.

The role offers autonomy, exposure to a multi-site operation, and opportunities to progress with a supportive Head of Health & Safety. A full UK driving licence and NEBOSH certificate are required.

Qualifikationen

• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a formal Health & Safety Advisor role.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Aufgaben

• Provide practical Health & Safety advice to managers across four sites.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and safety walks with corrective actions followed through.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, including root cause analysis and RIDDOR reporting.
• Support development and review of H&S policies, procedures and management systems.
• Manage risk assessments and help implement effective control measures.
• Monitor compliance across COSHH, fire safety, LOLER, Legionella and statutory inspections.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and training to improve workforce awareness.
• Review safety data, produce KPI reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support environmental compliance, including waste management and pollution control.
• Build relationships across the organisation and promote a positive safety culture.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Audits and inspections

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

HSE knowledge

Ausbildung

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Jobbeschreibung

Health & Safety Advisor – Transport – Greater Manchester – £40,000–£45,000 + Benefits

We’re working with a well-established organisation within the public transport sector to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor to support its operations across Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious H&S professional looking to take the next step in their career. You’ll be based at the organisation’s Bolton head office, supporting four sites across the region and working closely with the Head of Health, Safety & Environment.

You’ll have plenty of autonomy, responsibility and visibility across the operation, acting as the go-to H&S contact for your sites. The business is looking for someone proactive, hands‑on and keen to develop, with the opportunity to grow their experience and progress within the organisation.

Key duties include:

• Providing practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to managers and operational teams across four sites.
• Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and safety walks, ensuring corrective actions are followed through.
• Leading investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, including root cause analysis and RIDDOR reporting.
• Supporting the development and review of H&S policies, procedures and management systems.
• Managing risk assessments and helping implement effective control measures.
• Monitoring compliance across areas including COSHH, fire safety, LOLER, Legionella and statutory inspections.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings and training to improve awareness across the workforce.
• Reviewing safety data, producing KPI reports and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting environmental compliance, including waste management, recycling and pollution control.
• Building relationships with colleagues at all levels and promoting a positive safety culture.

Why should you apply for the role?

• An opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety across a multi-site operation.
• Work closely with and learn from an experienced Head of Health & Safety.
• A varied, hands‑on role with exposure to transport, engineering and depot environments.
• Plenty of autonomy to manage your own schedule and site visits.
• An organisation that is keen to invest in your development and support your progression.
• The chance to make a visible difference to the safety of employees, customers and visitors.

Salary & Benefits:

• £40,000–£45,000, depending on experience.
• Free travel pass for you and your family.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.
• 38-hour working week.

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent.
• At least two years' experience in a formal Health & Safety Advisor role.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Experience within transport, logistics, waste, manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment.
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and practical risk management.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge at all levels.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and a genuine passion for improving workplace safety.
• The ambition and willingness to learn, develop and progress their career.