Hse Advisor

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Swincliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

White Label Recruitment Ltd is seeking an HSE Advisor to support Health, Safety and Environmental activities on a manufacturing site. The role balances documentation with practical shop-floor engagement and will involve toolbox talks and helping employees understand why HSE standards matter.

Based in Cleckheaton, the role offers a salary of £40,000–£45,000 with flexible start/finish times and potential to develop into greater responsibilities over time.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate required.
• Around 2-3 years' experience within Health & Safety.
• Manufacturing or engineering experience preferred.
• Exposure to ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with shop-floor teams.
• Practical, proactive approach to Health & Safety.
• Internal Auditor qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out workplace inspections, internal audits and compliance checks.
• Complete and review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Support COSHH assessments and the safe use of machinery, equipment and hazardous substances.
• Assist with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and follow through corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and refresher training.
• Work closely with Safety Representatives and operational teams.
• Maintain HSE records, reports and compliance documentation.
• Support environmental activities including waste, emissions and energy reporting.
• Assist with emergency procedures, fire safety and evacuation drills.
• Provide cover for the SHEF Manager when required.

Skills

HSE Experience

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

HSE Advisor

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire

Flexibility around standard working hours

What this HSE Advisor role offers:

• A varied HSE role covering systems, audits, risk assessments, investigations and employee engagement
• The opportunity to improve existing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• A manager who is open to developing someone with the right attitude and potential
• Scope to become a trusted deputy and take on greater responsibility over time
• Flexible start and finish times

Company Overview

This is an established manufacturing organisation with a large operational site and a range of manufacturing processes.

The business is looking to strengthen its HSE culture, improve its management systems and create better communication between HSE and employees across the shop floor.

Role Overview

The HSE Advisor will provide day-to-day support across Health, Safety and Environmental activities.

The role needs someone who can balance documentation and compliance with practical shop-floor engagement. A key part of the position will be building relationships, running toolbox talks and helping employees understand why HSE systems and standards matter.

Key Responsibilities As a HSE Advisor

• Carry out workplace inspections, internal audits and compliance checks
• Complete and review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
• Support COSHH assessments and the safe use of machinery, equipment and hazardous substances
• Assist with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and follow through corrective actions
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and refresher training
• Work closely with Safety Representatives and operational teams
• Maintain HSE records, reports and compliance documentation
• Support environmental activities including waste, emissions and energy reporting
• Assist with emergency procedures, fire safety and evacuation drills
• Provide cover for the SHEF Manager when required

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Around 2-3 years' experience within Health & Safety
• Manufacturing or engineering experience is preferred, although other operational environments will be considered
• Exposure to ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with shop-floor teams
• A practical, proactive approach to Health & Safety
• Internal Auditor qualification would be advantageous

Candidates who have previously worked in operational, maintenance or manufacturing roles before moving into Health & Safety would also be particularly relevant.

If you are an HSE Advisor or HSE Officer looking for a role where you can develop, improve systems and have a genuine influence on safety culture,