Health & Safety Advisor
Health & Safety Advisor
£35,000 – £45,000 per annum
Full-Time | Permanent
Hadleigh, Suffolk, with travel into London approximately once every 1–2 weeks
Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00 | Friday: 08:00–16:00
A well-respected business operating within the specialist manufacturing and project delivery space is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis. The company works across a variety of high-specification environments, with both workshop-based and site-based operations throughout the South East.
This role is ideally suited to an individual with a solid grounding in health and safety, looking to further develop their career within a supportive and quality-driven organisation.
The Role
Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for supporting compliance across both the factory and active project sites, helping to maintain high standards in line with legislative and company requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
Contribute to and lead internal health & safety forums and meetings, preparing documentation and tracking outcomes.
Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments.
Collaborate with project teams and subcontractors to ensure all relevant H&S documentation is in place and up to date.
Keep up to date with regulatory changes, updating internal processes as needed.
Conduct accident and incident investigations, prepare detailed reports, and support any RIDDOR reporting requirements.
Assist with the development and continual improvement of ISO-certified management systems (9001, 14001, 45001).
Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to training and awareness initiatives.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
Sound understanding of UK health & safety legislation and best practice
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to London periodically
Desirable:
First Aid at Work qualification
CSCS card
Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001
Experience in safety within a manufacturing, construction, or project delivery environment
Salary & Benefits
£35,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Employer pension contributions
Private medical cover
Company life insurance
Wellbeing and health support scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced family leave benefits
Staff social and team events
Additional Information
The role is based at the company’s main office in Hadleigh, with travel into London approximately once every one to two weeks.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Disclosure of any unspent convictions is required in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974