Our client is a well-established and successful company, they are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join their team. The role entails upholding the utmost safety standards, you will provide guidance, advice, and support to employees and management team, emphasising a robust commitment to compliance and risk mitigation. Your overarching goal is to help cultivate a workplace culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of all employees.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• You have previous experience in a specialist Health Safety & Environmental role.
• You have an Engineering background/understanding, preferably from the Automotive industry, with a mechanical mindset.
• Operational knowledge of RCV (Refuse Collection Vehicles) will be a distinct advantage.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualified (if not, IOSH 4 day training will be provided).
• ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 awareness.
• You have an understanding of SOP's.
• You are PC literate with basic Excel & Word, along with good administrative skills.
• You are physically fit, and able to comfortably climb in, out, over, and around vehicles.
• You are willing to travel to sites throughout the UK.

Salary: Up to £48,000 depending on experience.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaison with local site managers, H&S Compliance Manager & UK Health & Safety Manager regarding Health and Safety priorities and development.
• Working with Health and Safety Team to improve Risk Assessments format and system.
• Direct briefings to staff on Safe Systems of Work and SOPs.
• Writing, updating and communicating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Working within our Aftermarket network to proactively improve safety.
• Working with SCMs on implementing improvement measures and initiatives post audits.
• Working with RSMs ensuring that plant & equipment is good condition and used appropriately.
• Identifying potential hazards.
• Determining ways of reducing risks.
• Awareness advice on DE safety procedures access and use.

Accountabilities & Commitments Required:

• Quality & Environmental Responsibilities: Responsible for the management, compliance and upkeep of the quality & environmental procedures, records, and documents relevant to the role.
• Safety Leadership: Act as a role model for safety, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Compliance Adherence: Ensure all activities comply with local, national, and international safety regulations and standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to improve safety processes and procedures.
• Employee Engagement: Commit to engaging with employees at all levels to foster a culture of safety and well-being.

This role would suit someone from an Engineering / Automotive background, who has had similar job titles such as; Health & Safety Specialist / HSE Advisor / Health Safety & Environmental Manager / H&S Advisor / Health Safety and Environmental Manager / HSE Officer / Health & Safety Quality Advisor / HSEQ / QHSE / Health & Safety Manager / Health & Safety Quality Advisor / SHEQ / HSQE / HSEQ / QHSE / Health Safety and Environmental Adviser / H&S Co-ordinator / Health Safety and Environmental Advisor / etc.