Senior Health and Safety Advisor

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in health and safety is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor in South Gloucestershire. This role involves leading safety initiatives across multiple sites, conducting risk assessments, developing safety policies, and delivering training. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH qualification, over 2 years of experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of up to £50k DOE plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a health & safety role.
• Food industry experience is a plus.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough risk assessments and identifying potential hazards.
• Developing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures.
• Delivering engaging H&S training sessions to staff.
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety policy development

Training delivery

Compliance with legislation

Strong communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NVQ Level 5 / Diploma

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor
South Gloucestershire
Up to £50k DOE + Excellent Benefits

OH Medical is looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Senior Health & Safety Advisor to lead safety initiatives across multiple sites for a major UK provider in the agrifood and public health sector. Working across locations such as abattoirs, border control posts, and storage facilities, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering a strong, positive safety culture - protecting people, supporting operations, and ensuring compliance at every level.

What the Senior Health & Safety Advisor will be doing:

• Conducting thorough risk assessments and identifying potential hazards

• Developing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures

• Delivering engaging H&S training sessions to staff at all levels

• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation and industry standards

What the Senior Health & Safety Advisor needs:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (NVQ Level 5 / Diploma desirable)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a health & safety role (food industry experience is a plus)

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

• Strong communication skills with a confident, collaborative approach

If you are anexperienced H&S professional who islooking for a rewarding position in the health and safety sector, apply now.

Please contact Rachel Kennedy on 01582 235500 to discuss further. OH Medical is a leading specialist recruitment Consultancy within the Health and Safety sector. We recruit permanent and agency Health and Safety professionals nationwide.