Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Up to £45k salary

Manufacturing 

Hybrid Working Available

Are you an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a complex manufacturing and engineering environment?

We are recruiting for a proactive and knowledgeable HSE Advisor to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving continuous improvement across Health, Safety and Environmental performance while supporting a positive and proactive safety culture across multiple sites.

This role would suit someone with strong experience in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, ISO standards, risk management and contractor safety within manufacturing, engineering, defence, heavy industry or other high-risk environments.

The Role

As the HSE Advisor, you will work closely with management teams, operational leaders and trade union representatives to support and continuously improve the organisation’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental management systems.

You will provide expert advice, coaching and governance across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, environmental standards and internal SHE procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional Health, Safety & Environmental advice and support across multiple manufacturing locations
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of SHE management systems
• Promote a positive safety culture and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead and support risk reduction projects and SHE improvement activities
• Conduct internal SHE audits and compliance inspections
• Support ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems and compliance activities
• Carry out risk assessments and develop Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• Advise managers, employees and contractors on Health & Safety and Environmental best practice
• Support contractor management activities and CDM compliance
• Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations and wider Health & Safety legislation
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators and customers
• Provide both onsite and remote HSE support where required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, HSE Advisor or SHE Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of UK Occupational Health & Safety legislation and Environmental regulations
• Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, defence, industrial or high-risk environments
• Experience supporting ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification / experience
• Strong understanding of risk assessments, COSHH and Safe Systems of Work
• Experience managing contractor activities and knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Ability to influence stakeholders and promote a positive safety culture
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £45k per annum

• Annual bonus scheme
• 37-hour working week over 4.5 days
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
• Gym membership discounts and cashback offers
• Long service rewards and enhanced family leave benefits
• Free onsite gym access

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation where safety, continuous improvement and employee development are genuinely valued.

Apply now to be considered for this Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor opportunity.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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