HSE Advisor

EMBS Engineering; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering manufacturer based in Rotherham is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to manage health, safety, and environmental compliance. This permanent role offers a competitive salary around £40,000, alongside opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH General Certificate, practical experience in engineering, and the ability to conduct risk assessments within a regulated environment. Join a company that values sustainability and supports your career progression.

Benefits

Stability in an expanding company

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Practical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on HSE compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and workplace inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and deliver HSE training.

Skills

Expert advice on HSE compliance

Conducting risk assessments

Accident/incident investigations

Environmental sustainability initiatives

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

HSE Advisor
Rotherham
Permanent
Circa £40,000

EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer located in Rotherham that is currently in the market for a HSE Advisor to join their company on a permanent basis. This market leader is a well‑established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety‑critical, highly complex components, particularly within the nuclear industry. Due to internal changes and following continued success and expansion, our client is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to manage procurement and purchasing activities for designated projects, with a strong focus on quality documentation and supplier management within a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance with UK legislation, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and internal policies.
• Conducting risk assessments, COSHH reviews, safe systems of work, and workplace inspections.
• Leading accident/incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Championing environmental protection and sustainability initiatives, including carbon‑reduction and waste minimisation projects.
• Delivering HSE training, toolbox talks, and promoting a behavioural safety culture across the organisation.

What's in it for you?

• Stability / Longevity: Join an expanding company with a new facility and opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary: Circa £40,000
• Hours: Days
• Benefits: Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards equivalent qualification) and strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Practical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, with familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root‑cause analysis.
• A strong passion for environmental sustainability, including carbon footprint understanding (Stream 1, 2, and 3), and current environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a corporate approach to discussing sustainability and legislation in meetings.

About us

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career‑defining role.

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.