HSE Advisor (Nights)

D R Newitt & Associates; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Newmarket is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and the NEBOSH General Certificate. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and delivering training. This role offers a hands-on approach and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Proven experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the HSE Manager in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safe systems of work.
• Deliver HSE induction training for new employees and contractors.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and planning abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proactive, hands-on approach to safety management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IEMA or equivalent environmental qualification

Job description

Overview

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor (Nights)

Location: Newmarket (Cambridgeshire).

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 21:30 - 07:00 (1-hour unpaid break)
• Friday: 19:30 - 01:30

About the Role

Our client are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to join their team and play a vital role in maintaining and improving their health, safety, and environmental standards. This position is key to ensuring legal compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement across all operational activities.

This is a hands-on role involving both office-based responsibilities and regular time spent in the workplace engaging directly with employees, conducting inspections, and delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Support the HSE Manager in ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Assist in maintaining and developing the Company's ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop safe systems of work, and implement effective control measures.
• Deliver HSE induction training for new employees and contractors.
• Plan and deliver regular toolbox talks and in-house training sessions on key safety topics.
• Lead and support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of preventative actions.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections and audits, ensuring observations and actions are appropriately recorded and followed up.
• Assist in the coordination of external audits, including preparation of documentation and attendance.
• Monitor and manage operational compliance in areas such as LOLER, PUWER, working at height, confined spaces, and manual handling.
• Support the development and implementation of training plans and schedules.
• Engage with employees across all levels to foster a proactive and inclusive safety culture.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including Occupational Health providers, insurance companies, the HSE, and local authorities.
• Contribute to environmental initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability.

Candidate Profile

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment (experience as a consultant is not suitable for this role).
• Proven experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation and the ability to apply this in a practical, operational setting.
• Previous experience conducting audits, investigations, and delivering internal training.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team using your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, capable of managing your own workload and supporting others.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to safety management, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• IEMA or equivalent environmental qualification (desirable).
• ISO 45001 / 14001 internal or lead auditor qualification (desirable)