Pharma HSE Auditor — 3-Month Compliance Contract

Catering; St Albans; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catering health & safety team seeks an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for a 3-month fixed-term contract in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The role focuses on strengthening compliance with UK HSE legislation and embedding robust safety practices across production, lab, and warehouse facilities.

You will review policies, risk assessments and COSHH documentation, conduct audits, and drive improvements with operational teams to ensure sustained HSE compliance during and after the contract period.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Experience in Health & Safety, Compliance or Audit roles
• Strong knowledge of COSHH and UK Health & Safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Health & Safety audits across production, laboratory, warehouse, office and facilities.
• Review and update Health & Safety policies, SOPs, risk assessments and COSHH documentation.
• Work with operational teams to implement compliant Health & Safety processes.
• Strengthen COSHH management and GMP-compliant handling of chemicals and materials.
• Review incident reporting procedures and support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support Health & Safety representatives and contribute to safety improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular progress reports and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Health & Safety

Audit

COSHH knowledge

Job description

The Catering health & safety team seeks an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for a 3-month fixed-term contract in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The role focuses on strengthening compliance with UK HSE legislation and embedding robust safety practices across production, lab, and warehouse facilities.

You will review policies, risk assessments and COSHH documentation, conduct audits, and drive improvements with operational teams to ensure sustained HSE compliance during and after the contract period.