Health and Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor

We are seeking an experienced EHS Advisor to support the delivery of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements across site projects and operational activities. Reporting to the EHS Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Health & Safety representative for CDM projects.
• Monitor compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Support teams in completing and reviewing risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Collaborate with teams to implement engineering controls identified through risk assessments.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, providing clear reporting and follow-up actions.
• Oversee completion of identified health and safety improvement actions.
• Provide practical EHS advice throughout all stages of projects.
• Mentor and support teams in health and safety best practices.
• Promote a visible and proactive safety culture through regular site engagement and effective stakeholder communication.
• Support the integration of “Safety in Design” principles during project design and planning stages.
• Review contractor risk assessments, pre-construction information, Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), and participate in risk workshops.
• Coordinate, manage and deliver EHS-related training, including:
  • Manual Handling
  • Risk Assessment
  • Environmental Awareness
  • EHS Inductions
  • Toolbox Talks
• Support PUWER assessments.
• Assist in the completion and review of COSHH assessments.
• Drive EHS continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Communicate safety initiatives, notices, and alerts.
• Support emergency planning and response activities.
• Research and specify suitable PPE and other safety equipment.
• Develop EHS procedures and work instructions.
• Support compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Manage incident reporting and investigation processes.
• Support training administration activities.
• Contribute to environmental improvement initiatives, including Net Zero objectives.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and analytics.
• Participate in EHS committees and emergency preparedness activities.
• Deputise for the EHS Manager when required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties associated with the role.

Essential Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or higher).

Experience Required

• Proven experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety role.
• Experience within manufacturing, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, engineering, or similarly regulated environments would be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of UK and Northern Ireland Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

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