Overview

Health and Safety Advisor | Telford, Shropshire | £35-42K + package

A great opportunity to join an international manufacturing business as Site Health & Safety Advisor at a facility employing over 450 staff. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for leading on all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment, supporting a range of stakeholders to maintain a healthy, safe working environment.

The role focuses on ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and legal requirements, so you will provide professional EHS services and promote awareness within the company, ensuring the safety of employees, customers, and visitors.

Key responsibilities:

  • Promote EHS awareness and compliance with legislation.
  • Ensure company policies meet current EHS legislation.
  • Support the company’s EHS strategic direction.
  • Implement and maintain an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001).
  • Develop a Health & Safety system aligned with ISO45001.
  • Report on H&S metrics and suggest improvements.
  • Identify and implement energy-saving initiatives.
  • Oversee contractor safety protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with H&S legislation and best practices.
  • Investigate personal injury claims and support case documentation.
  • Liaise with insurers on injury claims.
  • Investigate and report incidents and accidents.
  • Conduct risk assessments and guide Line Managers.
  • Assist in EHS-related training design and delivery.
  • Conduct audits and report findings.
  • Ensure proper use and display of PPE.
  • Provide technical support for compliance.
  • Maintain COSHH Data Sheets and risk assessments.
  • Coordinate with HR on Occupational Health referrals.
  • Manage first aid supplies.
  • Implement waste reduction programs.
  • Coordinate relevant EHS meetings.

The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) along with relevant industry experience, good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. This role would suit a Health & Safety Officer or Health & Safety Advisor looking for an opportunity to step-up into a stand-alone site-based role.

Want to find out more? Please contact me directly or make an application and I’ll call you back to discuss.

Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.