Health and Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Worcestershire Area

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

An established engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive H&S professional to play a key role in maintaining compliance, improving safety performance, and promoting a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.

The Role

As the Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring company-wide compliance with UK health and safety legislation, supporting managers with safety initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across operational sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and associated regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and review H&S policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate PUWER and LOLER inspection schedules and maintain compliance records.
• Conduct workplace audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations.
• Deliver H&S reports and presentations to management teams.
• Facilitate Health & Safety committee meetings and drive employee engagement.
• Coordinate H&S training programmes and monitor certification requirements.
• Manage fire safety processes, including alarm testing and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and support external audits and inspections.

About You

• Previous experience in a dedicated Health & Safety role within an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, including HASWA, PUWER, and LOLER.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) essential.
• HNC in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with a well-established engineering business.
• Opportunity to influence and improve safety culture across the organisation.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested?

Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.