Safety Advisor

Wolviston Management Services; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services is recruiting a Safety Advisor to provide practical Health, Safety and Environmental support across a major industrial site at Seal Sands, Hartlepool. The role sits within the HSEQ team and involves hands-on safety support for operations, maintenance and projects on a rolling temporary contract.

Ideal candidates will hold a NEBOSH General Certificate, have demonstrable HSE experience in heavy industry, and be confident engaging with operational teams, contractors

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate at a minimum.
• Demonstrable HSE experience in process, manufacturing, energy, petrochemical or heavy industry.
• Experience providing safety support to operations, maintenance or projects.
• Good understanding of UK HSE legislation, regs and codes of practice.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations and workforce engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HSE advice and support to operations, projects and maintenance across the site.
• Maintain a visible HSE presence, engaging with workforce and contractors to promote safe practices.
• Undertake site safety observations, field verifications and proactive safety activities.
• Assist with safety briefings and workforce communications.
• Support accident and incident investigations and associated reporting.
• Assist with risk assessments and HSE documentation updates.
• Support permit-to-work and other site safety processes.
• Ensure activities comply with UK HSE legislation and site requirements.
• Deliver safety training including inductions and safety modules as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to strengthen site safety performance.

Skills

HSE compliance

Safety leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Permit-to-work knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Risk assessment tools

Job description

The Opportunity

Wolviston Management Services is currently recruiting for a Safety Advisor to provide practical Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) support across a major industrial site at Seal Sands, Hartlepool on a temporary rolling contract.

Working as part of the HSEQ team, you will provide hands‑on safety support across day‑to‑day operations, projects and maintenance activities, helping to ensure work is planned and delivered safely, in line with UK legislation, site procedures and company standards.

This is a visible, site‑based role suited to an experienced HSE professional who is confident working within a process, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment and engaging effectively with operational teams, project personnel, maintenance teams, contractors and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical HSE advice and support to operations, projects and maintenance activities across the site.
• Maintain a visible HSE presence across the facility, engaging with the workforce and contractors to promote safe working practices.
• Undertake site safety observations, field verifications and other proactive safety activities.
• Support the preparation and delivery of safety briefings and workforce communications.
• Provide support and guidance during accident and incident investigations.
• Assist with the preparation, review and implementation of risk assessments and other HSE documentation.
• Provide HSE support to project and maintenance activities, ensuring appropriate safety standards and controls are maintained.
• Support the implementation of permit-to-work and other site safety processes.
• Ensure activities are undertaken in compliance with UK HSE legislation, company policies, procedures and site requirements.
• Provide HSE advice and input to management teams, operational personnel and contractors as required.
• Deliver and support safety training, including site inductions, permit-to-work and other safety training aligned with business requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen site safety performance.
• Support the wider HSEQ team with occupational health and hygiene activities where required.

About You

We are looking for a practical and proactive Safety Advisor with experience working within an operational industrial environment.

You will ideally have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
• Demonstrable HSE experience within a process, manufacturing, energy, petrochemical or other heavy industrial environment.
• Experience providing safety support to operations, maintenance and/or project activities.
• A good understanding of UK HSE legislation, regulations and relevant codes of practice.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, incident investigations, safety observations and workforce engagement.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider HSEQ team.
• A confident, visible and approachable presence on site, with the ability to challenge unsafe practices constructively.
• A proactive and accountable approach, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of safety.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Safety Advisor to work within a major industrial operation on Teesside, providing practical HSE support across operations, projects and maintenance activities.

The role offers the opportunity to work in a varied and technically demanding site environment where your expertise will have a direct impact on safe working practices and overall site performance